Waukegan, Illinois woman receives special gift from police officer-social worker team
WAUKEGAN , Ill. -- A woman in Waukegan who lives with cerebral palsy never expected the gift she got Thursdayâall thanks to the local police department and a nonprofit.Joyce, who did not want her last name used, has been through a lot. And she can handle a lot.'I was born with cerebral palsy . I've had 38 surgeries,' she said. 'If it wasn't for the surgeries, I wouldn't be in this position right now.'Back in October, Joyce cut her hand and needed help.
'My partner here has actually fixed her walker because it was in need of repair,' said Quill.And when Medicaid stalled on Joyce's request for a motorized wheelchair, Waukegan police made a call to Devices 4 the Disabledâand arranged a delivery.Like every piece of equipment from Devices 4 the Disabled, the gift of a motorized wheelchair came free of charge for Joyce.
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