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November 13, 2025 25 mins

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**Episode Summary:**
In this episode of *21st Century Disability*, host Hollis Peirce sits down with American veteran Douglas Katz, whose years of service have left him with long-term upper body injuries, particularly affecting his shoulders. These challenges have made everyday tasks, like cooking, quite difficult for Doug. 

In response to his struggles, Doug set out to create an innovative tool that would make cooking safer and more accessible for himself. However, what he discovered was even more impactful: he designed a knife that not only aids him but also benefits individuals with various physical disabilities. 

Join us as Doug shares his inspiring journey of creating the NULU knife, detailing the design process and the unexpected ways it can help others. 

**Key Takeaways:**
- The impact of military service on physical health.
- The challenges of daily tasks for individuals with upper body injuries.
- The creative process behind designing accessible tools.
- How the NULU knife supports those with multiple types of physical disabilities.

**Listen to the episode to find out:**
- What inspired Doug to invent the NULU knife.
- The unique features of the knife that make it beneficial for a wide range of users.
- Doug's personal journey and the lessons learned along the way.

**Links and Resources:**
- Follow Doug Katz and learn more about the NULU knife 

Website: https://nuluknives.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuluknives/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560603133626

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dkwp93g3h2.bsky.social

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskatz/

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