Why We Need Your Help
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Adaptive therapy/positioning equipment and capability switch operated toys are a vital and necessary element in the proper development of children with physical and intellectual challenges. Yet due to high cost and lack of availability this adaptive equipment is frequently not available to those in need.
What adaptive equipment does id help enable our children to strive for independence, promote physical strength, provide supportive means of proper positioning, improve self esteem and make it easier for peer interaction.
Imagine if you will, trying to bathe a child safely who cannot support himself while sitting. A challenge? You bet, but one that can be met by supplying a bath chair that offers total body support.
You would think it is a simple solution. Somewhat simple, if you have the $400 necessary to purchase that bath chair.
Unfortuately for many the reality is that they will have to bathe without the supportive reassuring aide and risk injury while completing the everyday task that most of us take for granted, That is why we are here and why we need your help.
Through donations and grant awards, Matthew's Lending Library strives to provide our families with the adaptive therapy/positioning equipment necessary for their children's continued development, safety, enjoyment and everyday comfort.
What adaptive equipment does id help enable our children to strive for independence, promote physical strength, provide supportive means of proper positioning, improve self esteem and make it easier for peer interaction.
Imagine if you will, trying to bathe a child safely who cannot support himself while sitting. A challenge? You bet, but one that can be met by supplying a bath chair that offers total body support.
You would think it is a simple solution. Somewhat simple, if you have the $400 necessary to purchase that bath chair.
Unfortuately for many the reality is that they will have to bathe without the supportive reassuring aide and risk injury while completing the everyday task that most of us take for granted, That is why we are here and why we need your help.
Through donations and grant awards, Matthew's Lending Library strives to provide our families with the adaptive therapy/positioning equipment necessary for their children's continued development, safety, enjoyment and everyday comfort.
