About Us

Freedom to Walk Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, assists with the funding for the purchase of the WalkAide® and Bioness, mobility devices, for children and adults diagnosed with Foot Drop due to Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, or Traumatic Brain Injury.

Foot Drop is a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot necessary for people to walk. It causes a person to either drag the foot and toes or engage in a high-stepping walk called steppage gait.

WalkAide® and Bioness are electronic devices that when worn on the calf, sends electric impulses to the affected foot causing the foot and leg to lift and follow through as they would with a natural, unimpaired gait.

The WalkAide® and Bioness are FDA approved, but most insurance companies are denying coverage for the device. With an out of pocket cost of $3,000 for the WalkAide and $5,200 for the Bioness, the cost is prohibitive for many who see these devices as an invaluable opportunity to improve their quality of life.