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CHAPTER 1
Maggie hops, skips and J-U-M-P-S over bumpy pebbles sitting in her way.
"What will I learn about on today's walk, Momma?" Maggie asks.
"For today's outing, I've arranged something special," Momma says. "You'll meet people who use different things to help their bodies."
Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Liz, who sells fresh flowers on the street.
"What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.
"I use a hearing aid," Liz says showing off her ear. "It helps me listen to voices and sounds coming from near and far."
Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, David, who's getting off a Para Transit bus.
"What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.
"I use a wheelchair," David says. "It helps me zoom around school and home even though I can't stand or walk."
Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Justin, who teaches a hiphop dance class at the park.
"What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.
"I use an artificial leg," Justin says lifting up his pants. "It helps me stand, walk and bop."
Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Mrs. Ali, who writes poetry under trees.
"What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.
"I use a walker," Mrs. Ali says. "It helps me move on my feet, and I can sit down on my walker's seat when I need to relax."
Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Yan, who paints by the lake.
"What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.
"I use a communication board," Yan explains. "I can't speak clearly. So I point to the pictures and alphabet on my board to spell out what I need and think."
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