Griffin, Bessie Blount

1914-2009 · Contribution: 1951

Physical therapist and inventor

Self-feeding device for amputees

Science & Medicine

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Quick facts

Born: 1914, Hickory, Virginia
Active since: 1943
Category: Science & Medicine
Best known for: Inventing a self-feeding device for amputees

Impact on the world

Griffin's invention restored independence and dignity to disabled veterans, letting them eat without help, and reflected her lifelong focus on rehabilitation.

Sources

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