You might not recall mastering the balance needed to keep a bicycle upright, or the freedom that it entailed, but for most of us, it was probably the first tangible feeling of independence.Tearing through the neighborhood with a gaggle of friends, venturing beyond the end of the block for the first time, escaping parents'watchful eyes-this was liberation! Many youngsters aren't that fortunate. Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and many other conditions limit coordination, strength, and endurance. Where balance, fine motor skills, strength, and stamina are lacking, so is a sense of freedom. Physical conditions don't limit ambitions, leaving many yearnings for autonomy unfulfilled.
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