Ben has shown an interest in gaining more independence with his mobility outside of the house so a demo wheelchair was brought in to school today from Childrens. It worked so well and Ben did GREAT! Attached is a video of him in it for the first time and we were so impressed b/c it was like he knew what to do when his hands were put on the wheels! We are now starting the process of trying to get him a wheelchair like this. It is going to be a fight with insurance b/c he isn't eligible for a new chair yet, but we think it is worth the fight b/c his needs have changed and this is really the right chair for him now. Wish us luck!!
Note: He is super excited about being in the chair in the beginning. That is his happy dance he is doing. :)
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