My brother, Frankie, is 42 years old (soon to be 43) on March 19th and was born with spina bifida, chronic respiratory failure due to neuromuscular weakness, and severe scoliosis. He spends most of his time at home, either in his hospital bed or in his electric wheelchair when I take him to doctor’s appointments.

During the summers, he enjoys being active and going outside. A few years ago, I found a local park that is handicapped accessible and features a swing that accommodates a wheelchair. That was the first time he ha

My brother, Frankie, is 38 years old and was born with spina bifida, chronic respiratory failure due to neuromuscular weakness, and severe scoliosis. He spends most of his time at home, either in his hospital bed or in his electric wheelchair when I take him to doctor’s appointments. During the summers, he enjoys being active and going outside. A few years ago, I found a local park that is handicapped accessible and features a swing that accommodates a wheelchair. That was the first time he ha