A Perfect Chaos | Development | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine
Hillary Harvey
Timmy Kortan outside his home in New Paltz.

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Timmy's dad says, "This whole experience is exactly what each of us in our family needs." For most of Timmy's life, Damian Kortan didn't feel that way. "I perceived his condition as a burden and hardship that our family and Timmy were unfairly forced to endure. This feeling grew until last spring, when the dam finally broke, and I realized all the joy I was missing." His transformation happened when he realized that not only was the situation perfect, but so was Timmy. "It can still be a challenge, but I'm approaching it with more acceptance than ever. I make it a daily practice to not judge his condition, but just love him."

RESOURCES

Moving Wheels and Heels Adaptive Dance Programs Steffinossen.org

Resource Center for Accessible Living Rcal.org

Zylofone Zylofone.org

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