At home, Bloomingdale Library rape victim is not alone

At home, rape victim is not alone
Medicaid has not provided adequate therapy, so a number of dedicated volunteers have come forward. The group includes professors from the University of South Florida Speech Department, and several occupational therapists and assistants, and a physical therapist.


At home, Bloomingdale Library rape victim is not alone
By Dong-Phuong Nguyen, Times Staff Writer
Sunday, December 14, 2008


BRANDON — Five weeks after she was discharged from a rehabilitation hospital, family, friends and supporters gathered at the home of the Bloomingdale Library attack victim Saturday to pray for her continued recovery.

The victim, who still cannot see, speak or sit up, is happy to be home, although the struggle continues with home health therapy, said Cheryl Zemina, a close family friend.

In addition to spiritual support Saturday, the family also got a boost with the arrival of a conversion van donated to them by an anonymous civic group. Bill Weber, owner of Mobility Transportation Systems, which sold the van at a lower rate, demonstrated its remote control doors and lift.

"Did you see it?" the victim's mother asked those who gathered. "It's so wonderful."

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