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Beaufort County Grandmother Gets New Home For Handicapped Granddaughter Save Email Print
Posted: 7:36 PM Jul 26, 2008
Last Updated: 9:00 PM Jul 26, 2008
Reporter: Lynnette Taylor

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Habitat For Humanity started building this home back in March For 15 year old Ariel who is wheelchair bound. She lives with her grandmother, Malinda Beasly, who raises her. This is the first house in Chocowinity designed to accommodate someone with disabilities. Today they celebrated the opening of their new home.

"I'm really excited," says Malinda Beasly, " it's a new start for both of us and it's really helping me and Ariel a lot, she'll be able to get around a lot better than she was so it's a great start."

The house has an outside ramp, larger rooms for better mobility, open spaced sinks and even horizontal mirrors.

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Posted by: maribel Location: greenville on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:14 AM
i think is beautiful that they build that house for her to get around comfortable. god bless them all.

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! nope he flip flopped! on Jul 28, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Maybe if the chair was manual, Cactus wanted to know so he could get Ariel an electric chair? Sometimes people ask for generous reason too! Attitudes can block blessings, people please remember that.

Posted by: Daddy's Girl Location: Rural Hyde Co on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Congratulations to you both, Mrs. Beasley and Ariel. As far as whether or not this wheel chair is electric or not, what difference does it make? This is a great event in their lives, be happy for them. God bless all the folks that made this possible.

Posted by: Friend of the Family Location: Belhaven on Jul 28, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Congratulations to Ms. Beasley and Ariel. It is great to know that the quality of their lives will be much improved. Thanks to all who helped to make their dream come true.

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez nope he flip flopped! on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:47 AM
I know the family, I see them everyday, and the chair is electric.

Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane, NC on Jul 27, 2008 at 10:41 PM
The video was so fast I could not see the type of chair Ariel was using. Would the editor please tell us if it is a manusl chair or electric?

Posted by: Anonymous Location: North Carolina on Jul 27, 2008 at 06:59 AM
finally some good news hope this family enjoys their home

Posted by: Bacon & Eggs Location: Belhaven on Jul 27, 2008 at 06:32 AM
I know Ariel and her grandmother and they really deserve this. Ms. Beasley has been through a lot for Ariel and been by her side the whole time and God Bless them and their new home.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 26, 2008 at 09:42 PM
i am so happy for this family. please keep up the work, news cast.

Posted by: By-The-Way Location: Strabane, NC on Jul 26, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Editor: How about a photo of these happy new home owners?

Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane, NC on Jul 26, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Good news is always welcome. I hope Grandma Beasly and Ariel really enjoy their new home, God bless you. A big THANKS to all the people who made this happen.

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