What a Difference a Chair Can Make!

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Minnie* is 4 years old. Her medical condition makes it impossible for her to sit up unassisted. After our staff learned about Minnie from a therapist with another organization, they visited her with a therapeutic chair to try out. They found Minnie just lying on the floor and crying. The therapist comforted Minnie and our staff adjusted the chair, so it fit her perfectly.

Shortly after Minnie was placed in the chair, she stopped crying. Soon she was smiling. Our staff affixed a table to the chair, and Minnie was able to sit on her own and play with toys comfortably. Adaptive equipment can make a big difference in a child’s life!

*Name changed

Written by Linda Beadle

· 15 november 2021

Kyrgyzstan · Project:

Adaptive Equipment

Positioning and proper support for children with disabilities is important for their development and also for interacting, engaging with their environment, and learning.

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