This 5-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Is Helping Other Kids Achieve Their Dreams
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Dahlia Swanson, 5, of Alto, Michigan, crowned the first Little Miss Wheelchair America, has undergone spinal neurosurgery for cerebral palsy, defied medical expectations by walking out of rehabilitation, walked in New York Fashion Week, and is traveling the country to advocate for accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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