Rachel

State: California

Date of Birth: 12/02/1973

Birthweight: 5 lb 14 oz Weight: 165 lb 3 oz Height: 5 ft.

Limb Differences: Yes

Siblings: Sarah, 1980

Living Arrangements: Supported living. Rachel has her own apartment with a support person sharing living quarters but they are there only at night.

Favorite Activities: Popular music. Watching comedy and drama on TV. Computer games. Connecting with friends in person and on the internet. Writing.

Share & Learn: While it took Rachel ages when she was little to learn to tie her shoe laces, she now can do it blindfolded like the rest of us. Rachel, now 34, continues to grow, learn new skills and mature like the rest of us, but at her own pace.