Thu, Nov 26 2009
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Going the distance Cimorelli family took a chance on alternative therapy 10 years ago, daughter walks today because of it By CARL E. FEATHER - Staff Writer - cfeather@starbeacon.comStar Beacon Bernadette says her daughter’s greatest passion is her family.
“She loves to be with family, that’s her world,” Bernadette says. That family will honor her accomplishments today with a graduation open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Carpenter Road. Kayla is both excited and nervous about her party, says Bernadette, who made sure Kayla’s favorite cookie, buckeyes, will be in plentiful supply for the event. “She loves peanut butter,” Bernadette said. In 2002 the family began construction of a single-level home on Stonegate to better accommodate Kayla’s disability; they moved in the following year. They plan on Kayla living with them until she feels comfortable going into a group setting or assisted living arrangement. This fall, Kayla will enter a new job training program at Lakeside High School to help her and other disabled juniors, seniors and recent graduates prepare for the work force. The Cimorellis hope Kayla will eventually be able to work in a career that taps into her interests. She will continue to receive therapy once a week to make sure there is no regression and build upon the foundation she first received thousands of miles and days ago. “She’s just progressed beautifully,” Bernadette said. “She will get to an age where she will plateau, but she has not gotten there yet.” 
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