Missouri State therapy students built custom ride-on cars for Ozarks kids

Families from around the Ozarks came to Missouri State University for free mobility cars built one child at a time, KY3 reported. Occupational therapy students in the Go Baby Go program have done this for five years. About 30 families have taken part, roughly six children a year.

Students add a go button on the wheel so a child can move the car with their hands, side supports, a five-point harness, and a switch in the back so a parent can turn it off. An O'Reilly family grant covers the cost. Student Lily Mason said one child kept his hand on the button because he wanted to keep moving. The cars are toys adapted for a specific child. They are not medical devices that replace therapy.