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CINCINNATI — On first glance, a passerby might not realize the significance of the ramp in Samantha Telgkamp’s front yard.
“I only have like four or five steps, but those steps can be really scary,” she said.
Telgkamp is 25 years old. A year ago, she didn’t realize she might eventually need a ramp.
“I was kind of feeling some stuff going on with my left hand when I was at work,” she said. “Like feeling really slow when I was typing, having difficulty putting my badge on.”
A few months later, she was diagnosed with ALS, a disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spine.
“Changing and getting ready for my day takes almost an hour compared to the five minutes that I would get ready in the morning,” she said. “Things like, you know, doing dishes or cooking for myself has become almost a no.”
Outdoor ramps like Telgkamp’s can cost thousands of dollars. …
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