Madeline Robinson
Madeline Robinson serves as the Executive Director of Wheelchairs 4 Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheelchairs, ramps and other assistive devices.
Many children in the United States faced with living with physical disabilities are in wheelchairs that are too small, in disrepair, or do not fit the needs of the child. In addition, families are faced with trying to care for their special needs children in homes that have not been modified to meet their specific circumstances. Imagine trying to lift your teenager in and out of bed or a bathtub without assistive devices or a modified bathroom. Picture a child in a home where they can't get upstairs. Children outgrow their wheelchairs before government or insurance programs will allow for a replacement. Not only is it unsafe for a child to be in a chair that is inadequate for their needs, but it can impact their health in numerous ways including scoliosis, respiratory problems and pressure sores.
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Many children in the United States faced with living with physical disabilities are in wheelchairs that are too small, in disrepair, or do not fit the needs of the child. In addition, families are faced with trying to care for their special needs children in homes that have not been modified to meet their specific circumstances. Imagine trying to lift your teenager in and out of bed or a bathtub without assistive devices or a modified bathroom. Picture a child in a home where they can't get upstairs. Children outgrow their wheelchairs before government or insurance programs will allow for a replacement. Not only is it unsafe for a child to be in a chair that is inadequate for their needs, but it can impact their health in numerous ways including scoliosis, respiratory problems and pressure sores.
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Wheelchairs 4 Kids Entertainer of the Year is Skylar Stecker9-year-old Skylar Stecker who won Most Sought After New Talent at the International Model and Talent Association conference in Los Angeles records song for national charity, Wheelchairs 4 Kids to raise funds and awareness.
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Skylar Stecker Recognized as Entertainer of the Year9- year-old Skylar Stecker was recently awarded "Entertainer of the Year" by nonprofit Wheelchairs 4 Kids. Skylar recorded Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" for the charity's promotional video and has become an ambassador for the charity.
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Wheelchairs 4 Kids and TownSquare Construction Give Teen Full Access to Her HomeWheelchairs 4 Kids modifies doorway so teen with osteogenesis imperfecta can access home bathroom in her wheelchair.
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Daughter of Former NFL Player Sings to Help Children with Physical Disabilities9 year old Skylar Stecker sings Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" to raise awareness and donations for Wheelchairs 4 Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities.
