ISRAELI MOTHER INVENTS IMPORTANT DEVICE TO HELP PHYSICALLY DISABLED CHILDREN TO WALK

Harness of hope: Invention from Israeli mother of wheelchair-bound son helps him and other physically impaired children walk for the first time 

• Debby Elnatan invented the Upsee to help her son who has cerebral palsy
• Harness attaches to an adult and allows child to stand upright and walk
• Now on sale globally via Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Leckey

Mrs Elnatan, a music therapist, came up with the concept to help her young son Rotem, who has cerebral palsy. 

 

She designed a support harness that would enable Rotem to stand upright and, by attaching it to herself, let parent and child take steps together.

After a global search for a company to mass-produce her "Upsee", the Israeli mother chose Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Leckey, which has a long track record in making equipment for children with special needs.

 

Read more

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2588157/Harness-hope-Invention-mother-wheelchair-bound-son-helps-physically-impaired-children-walk-time.html

 

http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2014/03/28/debby-elnatans-determination-to-help-cerebral-palsy-sufferers-to-walk-brings-results/

 

http://elderofziyon.blogspot.co.il/2014/03/israeli-mother-invents-life-changing.html#.UzhhJ8qPKM8

 

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