Bethany was born with mild cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her motor skills and balance. From a young age, she faced the challenges of navigating a world that didn’t always understand disability, but she never let that dim her spirit. At 16, everything changed when she saw a performance on TV featuring ballerina Zina Bethune dancing with a young girl in a wheelchair. Instantly inspired, Bethany knew she had to dance.

With the support of her family, Bethany began adaptive ballet lessons and quickly fell in love with the art form. Dance became more than a hobby. It became a way to express herself and connect with others. She later launched BethAbility, a school-based program where she educates children about disabilities. “As a kid, I was asked all kinds of questions, some of them tough. Now I help kids understand disability, ask questions, and see people for who they are.”

Bethany’s journey hit a roadblock when her custom-made dance wheelchair began leaking oil, leaving her hands constantly covered and interfering with her ability to eat, move, and perform everyday tasks. “I was at my wits’ end,” she says. “I couldn’t function without constantly washing my hands.”

When she reached out to Numotion, everything changed. “I remember getting an email that said, ‘We can help.’ I cried happy tears. There was hope again.” Numotion worked with Bethany to get her properly fitted for a new chair that supported her needs without compromising her health or independence.

Today, Bethany continues to share her love of movement, with a growing focus on adaptive figure skating. This lifelong passion was sparked by a childhood moment with Olympic gold medalist Robin Cousins. She now hopes to teach other children in wheelchairs how to skate, empowering them just as she was once empowered.

“Numotion didn’t just give me a new wheelchair,” Bethany says. “They gave me back my freedom, my joy, and my ability to keep living my purpose.”