SUPPORT

ELECTRIC TRICYCLE

Ms. J. is 51 years old and suffers from multiple sclerosis. She has a 60% disability rating. Over the years, her illness has led to increasing limitations and neurological deficits. This forced her to give up her job. Shortly afterwards, her husband left her, leaving her with a mountain of debt. Depression soon set in. Ms. J. now lives in a shared apartment and supports herself with basic social security benefits. Her doctor recommended cycling to counteract the progression o

Car adapted for people with disabilities

Six-year-old Mia* has suffered from spinal muscular atrophy since birth, leaving her dependent on both a wheelchair and a ventilator. Her lungs require daily suctioning, and she relies on a ventilator, cough assist device, and an oxygen cylinder. She is 100% severely disabled and has a care level of 5. Nevertheless, she is a cheerful girl who has not given up hope for a life that is as self-determined as possible. Her father works and her mother takes care of Mia*. Unfortunat

TRI-WHEEL TANDEM

Lars* (16 years old) has been suffering from a brain tumor since 2010. Due to his illness, he is unable to attend school. He is 100% severely disabled and has care level 5. His mother provides his care. The father works as a pastor and is the sole breadwinner for the family of six. (Conditional) Due to his numerous impairments, Lars* would benefit from a tandem tricycle. The positive impact on his motor skills would encourage him to move his legs independently. The health ins

SWIMMING POOL LIFTERS

The Förderverein der LVR-Förderschule Linnicher Benden eV is a non-profit association that has made it its mission to support students with physical and motor impairments. The swimming pool at the special needs school currently requires a pool lift to safely and appropriately bring children and young people with severe multiple disabilities, who use wheelchairs, into the water. Furthermore, it should enable staff to perform back-friendly transfers with minimal personnel effor

EQUESTRIAN THERAPIES

The non-profit organization "Luzia Sonnenkinder eV" helps children with life-threatening illnesses, severe multiple disabilities, or cancer to accelerate their recovery and achieve physical and psychological progress through animal-assisted therapy. An increasing number of traumatized children are taking advantage of the donation-funded services, leading the organization to anticipate a negative result in 2024. *Name changed

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM RENOVATION

The Klein family* lives in a two-story detached house. Their son Max* (10 years old) was born prematurely as a twin. His twin brother died after a few days. Due to severe brain hemorrhages, there is a severe cerebral multiple disability. Since installing a platform lift of the required size is not structurally feasible, the bathroom on the ground floor must be converted to be barrier-free. As the father is the sole breadwinner, the family cannot finance the necessary renovati

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