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Girl's Wheelchair Becomes Magical Angel Throne
19 Oct
Summary
- Students transformed a girl's wheelchair into an angel throne.
- Kaelyn Goodman lives with congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS).
- Eighth-grade STEM students collaborated on the project.
A heartwarming initiative at Babcock Neighborhood School saw eighth-grade STEM students transform a young girl's Halloween vision into reality. Kaelyn Goodman, a 9-year-old living with congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS), wished to be a "princess angel" for the school's Trunk-or-Treat event.
With the support of 25 eighth-grade students, who dubbed themselves "Kaelyn's Angels," her wheelchair was beautifully redesigned into a magnificent angel throne. This project was part of the school's new Project-Based Learning initiatives, offering students practical, real-world experiences.
Kaelyn was actively involved in the design process, ensuring her ideas and preferences were incorporated. The students learned valuable skills, including sewing, and the importance of collaboration and adapting to challenges.
This collaborative effort not only fulfilled Kaelyn's Halloween dream but also exemplified the school's commitment to fostering an environment of support, inclusion, and empowerment among its students. It underscored the value of looking beyond disabilities to recognize individuals and their unique contributions.
