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Beto’s Adaptations
In California, Humberto built a rig that connected his bicycle to Beto’s wheelchair, allowing for rides around the park together. The images to the right show the adapted van that the family used for about 15 years. A ramp was installed which eased the process of transporting Beto. Some California beaches had water-adapted chairs, so…
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The House
In 2014, the family would move into the first family home, no longer renting apartments. When they returned to El Paso in 2010, Mr. Novo joked that he would offer a unit to the family, but told Marcela, “only while you finally get your own house!”. He, as well as Nacha(Humberto’s aunt), always pushed Marcela…
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Westway/Vinton
Before the second surgery, the family had spent time living in Vinton and Westway, an outskirt area of El Paso.
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Teleton
In 1997, the family watches their first Teleton, a Mexican telethon focused on raising funds for the Teleton foundation, which supports families with special needs children.