Reaching For The Stars: Profile on Gregshea Dolberry

Anna Rotenberg: As Gregshea's Occupational Therapist, I have seen him emerge in numerous areas. At the start of his Baer School experience, Gregshea seemed to be a timid and withdrawn child. Now he is outgoing and expressive, the total opposite! My role as his therapist is to support him and provide him with the things necessary for him to succeed. I quickly found out that Gregshea appeared timid at first because he was never given the opportunity to be independent. In the Baer School, he is given equipment and support in the areas of mobility, seating and language to foster his independence. Gregshea inspires me everyday because despite his many orthopedic impairments he knows NO boundaries!

Brandi Boone-West: I have worked with Gregshea as his Physical Therapy Assistant. When I first met Gregshea he was sitting on his mother's lap, looking like a four-month-old. In reality he was four years old. Little did I know he was going to be so outgoing. He has achieved everything that has been introduced to him. His previous therapist ordered him a stroller, but Gregshea had something else in mind. He can now propel independently with a small wheelchair provided by the Baer School. Gregshea is self motivating, loves himself and does not have a problem with who he is. This is why he has been so successful.

We adapted a prone stander for him so he can propel himself throughout the halls. He loves to greet his friends and uses his new amplification system that the speech therapist gave him. The equipment provided by the Baer School allows him to be erect and move about like his peers. We even adapted a tricycle for him which he loves.

Gregshea is very pleased and happy about the equipment and opportunities that the Baer School has to offer. As his Physical Therapy Assistant, I am thankful that the school has equipment available for students like Gregshea to use.