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Four people smile for a photo indoors; two are standing, and two are in wheelchairs with Royals gear, sharing Sarahs Story. Kansas City Royals championship displays and a large trophy stand behind them.
ALS

Home Plate and Hope: Sarah’s Journey with ALS

Sarah, a former police officer and lifelong athlete, was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 but continues to live life fully. With support from her Numotion team, she now uses an eye gaze-controlled wheelchair that’s restored her independence. Sarah’s love for sports and time with family keep her spirit strong and her outlook positive.

A man in an orange sleeveless shirt and camouflage cap plays an acoustic guitar in a room decorated with patriotic American items and wooden chairs and tables, capturing the spirit of Robert's Story.
Spinal Cord Injury

Robert’s Story

Robert’s journey has taken him across the West, shaping both where he lives and how he approaches life. Originally from Denver, he spent much of his youth living on a ranch from around age 10 through his early twenties. Just before turning 22, Robert became paralyzed, a life-changing moment that led him to live at home for several years before moving around and eventually settling in Laramie, Wyoming, where he lives today.

A young person with short hair smiles joyfully outdoors, wearing a light pink patterned shirt. A plush animal is draped around their neck, and greenery is softly blurred in the background—capturing a moment from Kylie’s Story.
Cerebral Palsy

Kylie’s Story

Kylie is a sixth-generation resident of Laramie County, Wyoming, where she lives on her family’s ranch near Burns. Her connection to the land runs deep, and so does her determination to live independently. Kylie was baby A of a set of quintuplets, born at just 28 weeks gestation. When it was time to leave the NICU three months later, only Kylie and her twin sister came home.

A young child in a wheelchair smiles outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a cap and pink shirt with a green bib. Lush greenery and a brick path set the scene for Myles' Story of joy and resilience.
Other Diagnosis

Myles’ Story

Four-year-old Myles of Huntersville, North Carolina brings joy and determination to everything he does. Living with SLC35B2 deficiency with hypomylenating leukodystrophy, an ultra-rare genetic diagnosis shared by only one other child in the United States, Myles approaches each day with curiosity, strength, and a love for play. He especially enjoys being outside, working hard in all his therapies, spending time with his sisters, and anything involving balloons.

A smiling man in a wheelchair wears a purple hoodie, matching beanie, and sunglasses. He is outdoors with autumn trees in the background, enjoying a sunny day—another joyful moment from David's Story.
Cerebral Palsy

David’s Story

For David of Meridian, Idaho, technology and connection play an important role in his everyday life. Living with cerebral palsy, he has worked with Numotion since 2011 to ensure he has the equipment that keeps him mobile, independent, and active in his community.

Three children in Halloween costumes smile outdoors. One wears a blue princess dress, another is in a wheelchair wearing a lavender outfit from Abigail's Story, and the third sports a black and purple tutu, holding a pumpkin bucket. An adult stands behind them.
Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy

Abigail’s Story

At just nine days old, Abigail’s life took a sudden turn when she experienced a cardiac arrest that led to a brain injury. Now four years old, she lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and uses both a tracheostomy and a g-tube. Born in Florida, Abigail’s family later moved to the Midwest, where she currently lives with her four lively sisters in a busy, love-filled home. Abigail’s days are full of joy and connection. She loves spending time with her sisters, watching her chickens explore the yard, and lighting up at anything musical or colorful.

A smiling child in a wheelchair plays a xylophone with assistance from an adult, gently guiding the child’s hand with a mallet. The colorful classroom is alive with music as this becomes part of Jake’s Story.
Other Diagnosis

Jake’s Story

Jake is one happy boy who lights up every room he enters. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his twin brother and parents. He loves his EC class at school, listening to music, and being around his twin and family. Despite being non-verbal and living with a progressive neurological disorder, Jake approaches life with great joy. Diagnosed with a rare form of Leukodystrophy at just 11 weeks old, doctors initially gave him only a couple of months to live. This year, he just turned 11, a milestone his family celebrates with gratitude and pride!

A young boy named Beckett with blond hair in a yellow tank top sits smiling in a wheelchair indoors, near a white door and a wall with framed artwork, ready to share his story.
Other Diagnosis

Beckett’s Story

Beckett is a vibrant 4-year-old from the suburbs of Chicago who will soon celebrate his 5th birthday in November. At just 22 months old, his world changed when he experienced his first episode of acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), a rare post-viral reaction that causes brain inflammation.

A young child in a colorful tie-dye shirt smiles while standing with a walker on a quiet country road, lined with trees and fences on a sunny day, capturing a joyful moment from Madilynns Story.
Other Diagnosis

Madilynn’s Story

Eight-year-old Madilynn is full of energy and joy. She loves to dance, swim, play soccer, and tumble through gymnastics. At school, you can usually find her on the playground with friends, and at home she is just as lively, often rough housing with her brother. Extremely social and happiest when surrounded by family and friends, Madilynn is also a huge Disney Princess fan who proudly calls herself a “pink and sparkly girl.”

Two photos side by side: On the left, two smiling boys hug a baby who is crying, all seated together. On the right, three young boys in blue shirts pose outdoors—two standing, one sitting—with Elliotts Story shining through their connection.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Elliott’s Story

Five-year-old Elliott from Raleigh is living life to the fullest with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. From sports to school, he stays active and independent thanks to mobility equipment and a strong support team. With energy, heart, and help from Numotion, he’s always on the move.

A woman with long brown hair lies on a couch under a blanket, using a speech-generating device. In another view from Jessicas Story, she sits up, smiling in a purple shirt and using a ventilator.
ALS

Jessica’s Story

Dr. Jessica Nagel, a marine scientist diagnosed with ALS at 30, lost her ability to speak and type after a tracheotomy in 2025. With help from Numotion Speech Solutions and her consultant Yvonne, she began using the Smartbox, a device that lets her communicate using eye gaze technology. The Smartbox has restored her voice and independence, allowing her to work, connect, and create again. Jessica calls it “life-changing” and says it’s helped her keep doing what she loves.

Four women in yellow dresses perform a dance on stage; one performer in Bethanys Story uses a wheelchair while the others support her, all smiling under warm lighting against a red background.
Cerebral Palsy

Bethany’s Story

Bethany, born with mild cerebral palsy, found inspiration to dance after seeing a ballerina perform with a girl in a wheelchair. She pursued adaptive ballet and founded BethAbility to educate kids about disabilities. When her wheelchair broke down, Numotion provided a new one that restored her independence. Now, she inspires others through adaptive figure skating, sharing the freedom Numotion helped her regain.

DeVonte smiles while using a communication device with colorful symbol buttons at a table. Behind him, a metallic dolphin sculpture decorates the wall, adding character to his story.
Other Diagnosis

DeVonte’s Story

DeVonte’, a fifteen-year-old from Alexandria, Virginia, has overcome significant communication challenges to flourish. A turning point arrived in 2024 with the collaboration between his speech-language pathologist and Numotion Speech Solutions. This partnership secured DeVonte’ a Proslate 10D device with the LAMP communication app – a game-changer.

Quintens Story: A man in a power wheelchair sits on a sandy beach at sunset, wearing a red Ford T-shirt, cap, and shorts, holding a smartphone, with the ocean and a yellow-orange sky behind him.
Spina Bifida

Quinten’s Story

Quinten has been a loyal Numotion customer since 2013 and has primarily worked with Assistive Technology Professional, Andy, a relationship he deeply values. “Working with Andy has allowed my needs and input to be heard,” Quinten shares. Andy’s dedication and expertise have been instrumental in helping Quinten maintain independence and enjoy his hobbies to the fullest.

A man in a wheelchair smiles while unloading groceries and supplies from the open tailgate of a pickup truck, parked on a paved area with grass and trees in the background, capturing a moment from Quintens Story.
Spinal Cord Injury

Jeff’s Story

Meet Jeff. A longtime resident of Denver since 1984, Jeff is full of energy and humor, even as he faces new challenges. Turning 50 in 2024, Jeff is marking the year with resilience, determination, and a sense of humor. In October of 2023, Jeff’s life took an unexpected turn after a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed.

Two young girls in wheelchairs participate in a sports event; on the left, a girl throws a ball, and on the right, a smiling girl wearing a helmet and holding a stuffed animal highlights Quintens Story on an indoor court.
Spina Bifida

Torrey’s Story

Meet Torrey. Three-year-old Torrey is a bright light wherever she goes, radiating joy and positivity that touches everyone around her. Born with spina bifida (myelomeningocele), Torrey has no feeling from the knee down and has two club feet, but that doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest. In April 2024, Torrey received her new wheelchair from Numotion, delivered right to her home by Numotion ATP, TD.