Being a parent of two children with different needs has been challenging throughout the years. My daughter has more needs than my son. She cannot walk or talk on her own. She is in a wheelchair and uses a Kid walker. I did receive help from the state to receive them, although any other equipment is hard to get. For instance, I wanted to get her a bike, but could not get one. I tried a toddler growing bike where I can still use the handle to push her as she rode. The bike was still too small for her.
I went to her Physical therapist about options of bikes for her. Having a wonderful PT, she jumped into action. She already knew of a National charitable organization called The Greater Ambucs. They had a chapter in my town. She applied for my daughter to receive a bike, and they accepted her. We had lunch with the chapter where she also received the bike. She enjoyed her bike all summer long. It is because of these groups that people with disabilities can get these extra’s they may not be able to get or afford. They also build ramps too!
The Greater Ambuc’s http://www.ambucs.org/
ambucs@ambucs.org
(800)838-1845
My daughter Lola riding her bike!
