Daniel

Daniel’s Situation

  • 7 year old boy with Spina Bifida
  • Paralyzed from the chest down
  • Independently drives a power wheelchair
  • Family has done a great job of providing for Daniel's needs with little assistance

The Help Needed

Daniel and his family need help with transportation. His world has been limited to where he can wheel his power wheelchair, limiting his opportunties for getting out in the community and independently getting around.

Result

Daniel's results were immediate. As a result of this equipment, he has been experiencing life more in 3 weeks than the progress he made in the prior 3 years. The future is bright.

 

How Ability Found Helped

Considering the options we chose an interior lift to protect the electronics on the chair and make the cargo area more accessible to Daniel's mother

The 2001 Tahoe was too old for a new lift, but fit our criteria for a refurbished model.

We selected an equipment vendor who measured the vehicle and determined the most appropriate make and model of lift to use.

We then received an in-kind donation for the exact make and model of lift that was recommended.

Donated funds were used to pay the vendor to inspect the lift and determine what parts needed replacement.

Community Involvement

Combined Donors:

  • Children's Hospital
  • Cash Donations
  • "in-kind" Donations
  • Abilityfound
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