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Alberto Jesus, a cerebral palsy victim and student at Tabor Park Vocational School in Scarborough, sits at the hand controls of the car driving instru(...)
Alberto Jesus, a cerebral palsy victim and student at Tabor Park Vocational School in Scarborough, sits at the hand controls of the car driving instru(...)

Alberto Jesus, a cerebral palsy victim and student at Tabor Park Vocational School in Scarborough, sits at the hand controls of the car driving instru(...)

Date6/7/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Alberto Jesus, a cerebral palsy victim and student at Tabor Park Vocational School in Scarborough, sits at the hand controls of the car driving instructor Robert Beams taught him to drive on. Alberto, a Grade 10 student, now has his driver's license.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0025896F
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