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From: X005RH@TAMVM1.BITNET (Rick Huff)
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Subject: Born without Arms
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Date: 31 Jan 91 03:09:23 GMT
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My wife and I are adopting an infant that was born without arms.  He
is now 5 months old and is perfectly healthy.  We already have a
4 year old and another baby on the way that should provide a stimulating
home for him.  We are looking forward to raising him as a part of our
family.

Are there any people out there that have experience with this disability
that could give us some insight into what challenges he will be facing
in the future?  What is your experience or knowledge about rehabilitative
therapy?  Prosthetics?  Thanks for any information that you can provide.

                             Rick Huff
                             Systems Analyst
                             CSC, Billing Office
                             5-7223