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Brogan

Brogan’s Story

Brogan, a spunky and adorable three-year-old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, is able to experience independence for the first time, thanks to the help of his first powerchair and his Numotion ATP, Jarrod.

August

August’s Story

While muscular dystrophy prevents August from using his legs, his Permobil M300 3G provides him with the mobility he needs to independently thrive at school and in life. Even though he is more than three hours from the closest Numotion location, his family and service technicians work together to make sure his needs are met.

Charley

Charley’s Story

Once forced to forgo park visits and family time due to cerebral palsy, Charley recently received a manual tilt-in-space wheelchair that has greatly increased her freedom and independence. Now, she can enjoy playing at the park, attending school with her peers and spending time with her brother and parents.

Brianna

Brianna’s Story

Brianna lives more than three hours away from the Eau Claire, Wisconsin branch. She likes having her power wheelchair regularly inspected, but doesn’t like asking service technicians to make the drive. Remote Service gives her the comfort of routine inspections and quick diagnoses, without requiring a six-hour drive.

Caroline

Caroline’s Story

Caroline has been a long-time Numotion customer. When her family moved from North Carolina to Virginia, Caroline wouldn’t give up her Numotion service. The family has new connections at the Baltimore branch – including an ATP who made sure Caroline got a bike for Christmas.

Cory & Steven

Cory & Steven’s Story

Brothers Cory and Steven have a deep bond. They both have Muscular Dystrophy and also matching Permobil F5 Standers. Within moments of both boys getting upright, they were chasing each other around the house.

Delaina

Delaina’s Story

Delaina isn’t a typical college student. In addition to a full class schedule, she is also a fashion designer, blogger and adaptive clothing model. Delaina’s assistive technology professional makes sure that her wheelchair is always in the best condition to help navigate her busy life.

Garon

Garon’s Story

As Garon started to outgrow store-bought strollers, his mom realized it was time to look for an alternative. She thought it would be tough to find an ideal solution before an upcoming family vacation. Numotion found the perfect fit for Garon and delivered his new stroller within a week, allowing the family to focus on having fun at Disney World.

Garrett

Garrett’s Story

Like any young child, Garrett wants nothing more than to explore everything the world has to offer. So when a stroller wasn’t meeting all of Garrett’s growing needs, his father knew it was time for a change. With his Freedom NXT Manual Wheelchair, Garrett can now enjoy his true passion for the outdoors, engage better in the classroom and more confidently participate in activities with family friends.

Arcy

Arcy’s Story

Arcy is a bilingual, yet non-verbal young woman living with cerebral palsy. To help address her significant mobility and communication challenges, Numotion worked with her to individually configure a Permobil F3 Power Chair, outfitted with a comprehensive communication device. Now, she is able to get around and communicate with greater ease. It is also helping her more confidently transition from high school to college.

Genesis

Genesis’s Story

As a young woman, Genesis is an inspirational survivor. Living with spina bifida has required her to have 22 critical surgeries – each one threatening her independence, mobility and life. Thankfully, her surgeries were a success, and so is her Numotion wheelchair solution. Its individually configured seat and seat back improved her posture, breathing, incontinence issues and her overall quality of life.

Jeni

Jeni’s Story

Jeni is a smart and accomplished career woman whose mission in life is to raise awareness about Neuromuscular Disease, the condition she has and her four children had as well. With the help of her new, individually configured wheelchair, Jeni is able to further her life's work, keep her job at the University of Maryland and perform many daily tasks independently.