You would think giving an electrical wheelchair to a child with limited mobility would be an overwhelmingly positive experience? Well it was … at least at first! What happened over the course of the following twelve months was something that no-one expected. Read more: Electrical Wheelchair – Good or Bad?
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Independence vs. Cost of Mobility
The transition from primary to high school is a big step. Now throw into the mix new friends, new location, new demands on homework, a new
teenager as well as a disability, and you have a child under considerable pressure.
Just like primary school, Daniel has had a teacher’s aide with him in order to push him around in the wheelchair, scribe for him during lessons, assist him with practical tests, etc. There was, however, one thing that we did not count on – his desire to be independent.
Rodney Clarke Welcome to the Hey Dad blog … my name is Rodney Clarke and I suppose I qualify for the Hey Dad blog page for one major reason … I'm a dad! More about me…
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