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Kayla
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Easter 1998
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Our daughter, Kayla Marie, brings us to I-CAN. She was
born July 21, 1996 with bilateral lower amelia (no legs) and missing her
right arm above the elbow. Her left arm is shorter than average, her
elbow doesn't move and she has three finger fused together. She is
having surgery in May 1998 to separate one of the fingers from the other
two.
I found I-CAN when Kayla was about 13 months old. It was
frustrating and disappointing to discover there are few resources
available to help families like us. There are no local support groups or
even much information available on limb deficiency. This list provided
me with the support I needed so desperately. Finally, a network of
people who had "been there, done that"! Even though every
person is unique, some of the same feelings and challenges are shared.
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Kayla received her first wheelchair at 18 months old. Right) The
seat lowers to within 6 inches of the floor and also raises up to enable
her to reach more things. It took 5 months for it to get here from
Sweden so her daddy built her a cart to drive in the meantime. It has
been amazing how quickly she has learned to drive it and she improves
daily.
Our learning process is ongoing, there are so many issues involved
with parenting a child like Kayla. It helps so much to know that there
are other parents and mentors out there to help us through the process,
even if sometimes it's just encouragement or a friendly ear. Thank you
to Bill &
Joyce Baughn and our I-CAN family.
Joyce & Dean
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4/98
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Kayla's first chair built by her dad Dean.
10/97
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Kayla's seat raises
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Kayla's seat lowers to six inches from the ground.
Photos of Kayla
Kayla & Tina Miller
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