The children move with the help of the device and their companion – It will be available from April on the global market through an Irish company
Debby Elnatan from Israel is the mother of a disabled child who could not walk. Exactly this son's inability drove the woman to the pioneering device that today is available worldwide to disabled children and helps them, not only to stand on their feet but also to walk.
«The idea came from my pain and despair», he said characteristically about the mechanism that essentially allows children to stand and move simultaneously with their companions.
An Irish company turned Debby Elnatan's idea into a product that could transform the lives of countless children with motor disabilities.
The music therapist mother had this idea while searching for a supportive solution for her son who has cerebral palsy.
He/she then designed the protective support that would allow Rotem to stand upright, and being bound to it, they could take the steps together.
After conducting a global search for a company that could mass-produce the 'Upsee' product (seen from above), the Israeli mother chose Irish manufacturer Leckey, which has a long history of manufacturing products for children with disabilities. After
successful trials with families in the UK, the US and Canada, 'Upsee' was launched on the global market.
«It's wonderful to see that the product you imagined is available for all families worldwide» said Ms. Elnatan, who attended the official unveilings held at Leckey's factory in Lisburn.
«When my son was 2 years old, the doctors informed me that he would not be able to feel his feet».
Upsee, therefore, allows infants and young children to stand and achieve educational repetitive stepping with the support of an adult.
Includes a support for the child, which essentially attaches to a belt worn by the adult. Special foot aids that allow the parent and child to walk simultaneously, leaving the hands free for play and other activities.
The mechanism has a particular resonance on the internet and has received reasonable, only positive comments. Something like that, on April 7 it is expected to be released on the global market as well.
Its price will be 500 dollars and it will be available through fireflyfriends.com.
Source: protothema.gr
