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When Tamara started college in 2004, she was eager to explore life in New York City—but navigating the streets in her wheelchair proved dangerous. A light pole, an idea, and a partnership with ADA changed everything. Nearly 20 years and six versions later, Tamara’s still lighting the way… and her story is just getting started.

Leon, a bright and determined toddler with cerebral palsy, is learning to stand and take his first steps with the help of custom equipment from ADA. His progress shows the power of early support, hard work, and community care.

Saul is an outdoorsy kid who loves to go as fast as he can. However, he has to move from place to place in his wheelchair to accommodate...

Emily loves school and especially lunchtime. She is a good sport and almost always has a smile.  But her days were also filled with...

Chuckie is an active teen who recently hit a growth spurt. His strong arms are now the power center of his body. He has a care team that...

Thomas is a lifelong friend of ADA. “We found out about ADA when Tommy was two years old,” said his grandmother, Denia. “When Tommy was...

Liya and her sister Ella live just down the street from their grandparents in Queens.  Every week the girls walk with their parents for...

For children with early intervention needs (ages 0-3 years old), timely adaptations can make a lifelong developmental difference.

Josh uses a foot cycle in physical therapy with his physical therapist at school. Josh’s PT recommended that he continue to use one while...

Hannah is twenty-one-year-old who knows New York like the back of her hand. She has favorite museums that she visits frequently. She...

Paulina is a lively ball of energy.  She is curious, has an infectious laugh, and until now, has experienced her classroom surroundings...

Isaiah is a growing “tween” who loves to test his own strength. At school, he was delighted to test his balance by tipping his chair back...

Dylan, who likes to be called ‘D-Money’, is growing up quick as a bean sprout in the spring. He loves to lay on the floor and play with...

Giuseppe wakes up every day with a smile. Like many six year olds, he is highly focused on his passions and he is blossoming. Words and...

Sasha loves jazz. Miles Davis is her favorite. “I love how jazz weaves separate sounds together, making a cohesive and unified musical...

Danna wakes every morning with a smile. Her mother, Nurit keeps Danna’s brothers on track with love, tenderness, and a schedule that...

Sanayah and Rena are unmistakably mother and daughter: They both share the same large smile, beautiful brown eyes and infectious laughs....

Image: making a prone stander supine so Bella can play the piano. Bella is an adorable 22-month-old toddler with definite ideas about...

Yitzy lives in a lively home where he, his sister and two brothers, continually test the limits of how fast they can slide down hallways...

Juliette loves pink. She loves the way things feel on the tips of her fingers and how her legs feel when she climbs. She is eight years...