GoBabyGo Workshop for Children with Spina Bifida and Mobility Deficits in Lombard
Young children in Illinois with spina bifida and/or mobility deficits are eligible to receive a free, custom, electric ride-on car.
The Illinois Spina Bifida Association , Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park and NuMotion will host a GoBabyGo workshop on May 3 in Lombard.
GoBabyGo is a program of the University of Delaware committed to all people exploring their world via independent mobility.
Eligible children will receive custom electric ride-on cars that empower greater mobility and independence.
Fitting sessions take about one to two hours. Participants will leave with their car once the child’s fitting is completed.
The GoBabyGo program is open to children living anywhere in Illinois, ages 1 to 3, who have:
- Significant mobility deficits
- Head and trunk control
- Cognitive age of 12 months or greater
- No severe visual disorder
- Enthusiastic parent(s) with the ability to supervise a child in a car
Cars have a wireless remote control for parental assistance.
Visit the Illinois Spina Bifida Association’s website to learn more about the GoBabyGo program.
Families interested in receiving a car must complete the registration form. After you register, you will receive more details about the event workshop.