Sunday, November 29, 2009

New Wheelchairs at FFC

Rajiv Khalsi from Canada visited FFC in February 2009 and introduced us to Mobility India. In the first phase of this initiative 12 children and adults living at FFC were measured and assessed for new wheelchairs. The wheelchairs were delivered last week. A team from Mobility India arrived to assemble and fit the new chairs, Mukil our FFC physiotherapist assisted them in the process.
The 12 recipients were then fitted for their personalized chairs and given lessons in how they work. The new wheelchairs are a dramatic improvement over the old ones. They are much more durable and easier to move.
Jessie is already learning to move around FFC by herself in her new 3 wheeler chair. This project will have a huge impact on the 12 recipients of the new chairs by improving both mobility and independance.

FFC would like to thank York School Toronto for the generous donation that allowed us to make this project happen- we really appreciate it.

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