Teen with Cerebral Palsy Passes GCSEs Using Eye-Tracking Technology
Patrick McCabe, 16, from Macclesfield, passed seven GCSE exams using eye-tracking technology, earning the grades he needs for A-level study despite his cerebral palsy.
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Patrick McCabe, 16, from Macclesfield, passed seven GCSE exams using eye-tracking technology, earning the grades he needs for A-level study despite his cerebral palsy.
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