Journey towards Modified Independence

Here is Jojo's journey to modified independence. Even after the diagnosis of SMA, we never bothered to get a specialized stroller for Jojo. His regular stroller worked good for him until his first major illness at 1yr3mos. He was sick and in and out of the hospital for about a year, and at that time, we used a Tumbleform feeder seat and a wagon to pull him around to doctors' appointments and hospital admits. When Jojo's health finally stabilized sometime in Spring of 2006, we began exploring the possibility of a power chair. And what independence he has enjoyed since he got his chair when he was 3 1/2 yrs. old.

October 2006: Jojo and Daddy trying on a Koala chair

March 2007: Jojo learning to drive his Permobil C400

Current time: One of Jojo's daredevil ways