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Jenny is 35 years old. She was born with spina bifida. She has been using a wheelchair since fifth grade.
Her entire fifth grade class planned a field trip to Washington D.C. and having her disability prevents her
from walking long distances. Though her disability presents its challenges, Jenny makes it through each day
with a smile. Jenny has endured many surgeries and she lies without the feeling of her heart pumping so fast
after running. Jenny was the 1982 Georgia March of Dimes poster child.
In the beginning of December of 2007, Jenny was in search of an adequate facility in which to live. She
was looking to move in February of 2008. She found out about the Wishes 4 Me Foundation during this search.
She currently resides in a Wishes 4 me home, called Kate’s Home. Kate’s Home is an independent living home
for physically challenged women. Other than the foundation providing a place for Jenny to live, Jenny has
been made aware of Medicaid wavier programs that will assist her in fulfilling her needs and desires.
Currently, within the house that Jenny resides, she has 2 roommates. The foundation provides a vehicle
to transport the residents; therefore the women are hardly at home. Jenny enjoys getting out and
interacting with the public. Jenny is a laid back individual. The Ladies of Kate’s Home are constantly
laughing. They use a shared resource plan in scheduling their caregivers. By using the Shared Resource
Model with their caregivers, the residents have the option to more coverage. Using the Shared Resource
Model, the residents can have more privacy as needed and we are able to create a savings for the State
of Georgia.
The Wishes 4 Me Foundation has enable Jenny to be more independent while providing a safe, affordable and
fun environment. Jenny has been such a great asset to Kate’s Home. She brings such an inspirational
personality into the home. Jenny takes all issues from her disability and turns it into an opportunity.
God gives us no more than what we can bear. Jenny is a living testimony to God’s word. God definitely
thinks of Jenny as being a very strong and special lady. Jenny does not let her disability get her down.
Jenny is a conqueror. Jenny never has an issue, she only seeks opportunities daily. We are so blessed
that she is a part of the Wishes 4 Me Foundation. We need to keep Jenny in the community so more people
can see that there is a tomorrow and a day after that. We need to educate the community that the disabled
have a place in society and should be a part given the same options as all others. Please, contact us to
find out how you can assist us in helping others and help us make Georgia a better place for disabled
individuals.
To become involved, please, contact Lynn Robinette at
Lynn.Robinette@wishes4me.org or 770.982.0275.
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