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​Hi, my name is Mikhal Banas. I’m 30 years old and live with muscular dystrophy, a rare neuromuscular disease that affects every muscle in my body. The only functional movement I have is limited use of my arms, so I rely on an electric wheelchair and cannot transfer into a regular vehicle. ​For the past 14 years in Campbell River, transportation has been a major struggle. Taxis are unreliable and expensive, and HandyDART often requires booking weeks in advance. These barriers even forced me...