At Edinboro University, Ryan Ballou is blending in with the other students. And that makes him happy.

At Avonworth High School, Ballou was the only student in a wheelchair, and he stood out. At Edinboro, he's one of several students with mobility issues. Ballou, 19, was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

On his own for the first time in his life, he's enjoying his independence -- and being part of the crowd. Sometimes, he says, it's like other students don't even notice the wheelchair.

In this presentation Ballou discusses the joys and challenges of his first semester at college.

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