Erin Vassilakos is a 17-year-old student who uses a wheelchair and computer financed by Easter Seals [Getty Images]

Erin Vassilakos is a 17-year-old student who uses a wheelchair and computer financed by Easter Seals. it has helped her be more independent and the computer is a boon for her schoolwork. for easter seals special section story on the high cost of equipment needed by kids with a physical disability, and easter seals role in helping families pay for it. (Photo by Tannis Toohey/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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