Walk Again
At Walk Again, we believe that mobility is dignity and connection is care.
We are a student-founded nonprofit dedicated to restoring movement, confidence, and joy to seniors through compassionate engagement and assistive technology innovation.
From leading art workshops and concerts in senior homes to designing exoskeletons that help older adults move with ease, we bring together engineering and empathy to create a future where every step matters.
Join us in helping every senior walk again — with confidence, joy, and purpose.
Our Purpose
Our Vision
Walk Again is a student-founded nonprofit organization striving to restore dignity and mobility for seniors. We focus on innovative research and compassionate volunteerism, developing solutions like exoskeletons to assist seniors in movement.
Our Mission
Walk Again is dedicated to restoring dignity, mobility, and emotional well-being for seniors through compassionate engagement and innovative technology. We connect engineering with empathy—designing assistive exoskeleton solutions and leading meaningful activities that enrich daily life. By partnering with senior living communities, volunteers, and musicians, we strive to help every older adult walk again with confidence, joy, and purpose.
Seniors
We develop and implement mobility solutions tailored to help seniors regain independence. Our programs include exoskeleton technology and engaging volunteer activities designed to support seniors moving freely.
Research
Our cutting-edge research focuses on developing innovative mobility technologies that empower seniors and enhance their quality of life by restoring physical capabilities through movement.
Engagement
We host community engagement programs where volunteers provide companionship and support to seniors, enhancing their emotional well-being and promoting a sense of belonging.
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Empowering Elders' Mobility
Walk Again is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative projects.
Our flagship initiative, the 'Walking Assistant: Automated Exoskeleton with Flexible-Rigid Coupled Hip Joint and Spine,' developed by Jia Tong Lin has garnered prestigious awards for its innovative design, earning
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First Place in Applied Mechanics, Structures & Mechanisms, and Manufacturing at the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair
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Presented at California Science and Engineering Fair
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Received special recognition through the Yale Science and Engineering Association Award
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U.S. Air Force Regional Science Fair Award
Beyond competition, we shared this research and advocacy for accessible engineering at the Yorba Linda Public Library Seminar “Adopting Healthy Habits for a Brighter Future,” inspiring the community to explore technology for social good.
Impact
We have recruited over 15 student volunteers and reached more than 50 seniors across three senior living communities. Many seniors reported feeling more confident and emotionally uplifted after our visits—saying that even simple activities like bingo, music, or scenic drives helped them rediscover joy in movement and conversation. Care staff shared that residents who rarely left their rooms began participating again, while families noticed visible improvements in mood and engagement.
For our volunteers, these moments redefined what human connection means. What began as small weekend visits has grown into a network that bridges generations, reminding both students and seniors that mobility is not just physical. Freedom to express and connect is also important.
