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By Lauragail Locke
Story Created: Jan 1, 2008 at 5:40 PM CST
Story Updated: Jan 1, 2008 at 6:42 PM CST
WICHITA, Kansas, January 1, 2008 - Snapshots of Kasey Berube's life. They are candid moments of the 16-year-old's friends, family, animals and Wichita attractions, now on display at Larksfield Place. Her exhibit is called 'My Point of View.'

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"I really enjoy it," Berube said."It makes me happy."
But her love of photography happened by accident, literally. It was a head on collision two years ago that left her in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down. She's no longer able to dance and do gymnastics so the Campus High School sophomore found a new passion.
"I didn't really have a hobby or anything to do any more," Berube said. "I had taken pictures of my friends and my grandma told me they were pretty good."
"It's been a tough two years," Nancy Berube, Kasey's mother said. "But it's been rewarding to see her go through all these stages and come out the way she has,"
Her determination landed Kasey a showing at Larksfield Place, a full service community that provides independent living opportunities for seniors and the handicapped.
"Kasey brought in her portfolio," Terryl Asla, Larksfield Place Director of Resource Development, said. "It was extremely impressive for any age, but particularly for one so young."
But this exhibit is about more than just looking at beautiful pictures on the wall, it's inspiring people and giving them a new perspective on life.
"Sometimes when you get older and you have a disability or two, you get to feeling sorry for yourself," Asla said. "It's really good to have someone like Kasey come and remind you that you can still be doing something creative."
"Things have changed a huge amount but it is for the best," Kasey said. "I guess things do always happen for a reason."
Kasey's view of the world is much different from her wheelchair now. But she's not letting her disability get her down. In fact her life and possible career as a budding photographer is definitely looking up.

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