A rthrogryposis affects 1 out of every 3000 live births; Prune Belly Syndrome affects about 1 in 30,000 births. I am one of many afflicted with these conditions; therefore I want to make a difference in our society. When I was little, I had a very hard time walking until I learned how to walk cross-legged (Scissor-Gait). Both of my hips are dislocated, which is one of the main reasons why this works out well for me. Because of Scissor-Gait, I do not need a walker or any other devices for walking short distances.  

As far as I know there are very few known cases of Scissor-Gait that are used, but I want to help change that. What I would like to accomplish is to see more people in the medical profession take notice of the Scissor-Gait and document it, as well as use this information to help others achieve the level of independence that I have acquired.  

My hope is that the foundation will help to inspire not only the disability community, but the general public as well. I have learned that no matter what cards you are dealt with in life, you must utilize the abilities you have, think positive and not dwell on the negatives.  I am ready and willing to break the barriers that says we have to do everything the "normal" way. What is normal anyway?

Below are a list of our Goals and Objectives here at The Project Scissor Gait Foundation

• Provide research opportunities to the medical profession to be used to understand Scissor-Gait.
  
• Support and work with other Arthrogryposis and disability programs, as well as other projects throughout the world.
• Provide motivational speaking to inspire people to reach their greatest potential.
• To work with medical students and other soon to be professionals through e-mails and phone calls to assist them with projects for school.
• To combine my work as a Shriner, Dearborn Disability Commissioner, and motivational speaker to help others reach their greatest potential.