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It’s the little things people don’t think about. Being a wheelchair dad means adapting how we teach our kids, even in the smallest moments. Like showing my toddler how to scoot his feet through the grass to wipe off mud — not something most would notice, but to me, it’s a teachable moment. A way to help him figure things out independently, just like I’ve had to. #dadproblems #adapt #paraplegic #DadLife #wheelchairparent #spinalcordinjury #parentlife #parent #toddler | Wheelchair Living

A new program is giving children in wheelchairs skills that allow them to become more independent. Braden Tamosaitis has been a Riley patient for his entire life. He was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. Now that he's a teenager, he and his parents knew it was important for him to become more comfortable getting around town on his own in his chair. So, they were excited to participate in the launch of "Skills on Wheels." The program connects children in wheelchairs with occupational

A growing grassroots movement is helping children with special needs swap wheelchairs for motorized toy convertibles http://cnn.it/2s2N1mn | CNN