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Multipurpose Standing Frame

Several children with delayed development, cerebral palsy, muscle spasticity or lower limb paralysis experience difficulty in standing independently. Many of them remain in a sitting position, some are able to crawl. They need support to maintain their posture and to engage in normal developmental activities.

Adalath - Public Hearing in Chikkaballapur

A young boy with multiple disabilities was unable to get help because the district hospitals did not offer therapeutic facilities. A boy with polio in both legs wasnot able to procure mobility aids. A speech and hearing impaired child had to drop out of school because the teachers did not know sign language. Children and adults with disability are often left out in the cold because they are unaware of or unable to claim their rightful entitlements.

Relief for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) - Free medical support at PHCs

Economically marginalized persons with SCI, often paraplegics or quadriplegics, could succumb to secondary complications like bed sores, urinary tract infections or bowel related issues. The cost of routine treatment to avoid or treat these problems could run as high as Rs 2000-3000 per month.

Ideally, this facility should be freely available through village Primary Health Care centres!

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