Special Needs Program Update 2023
The Special Needs Program at MCV was started in 2008 by Mary Pomeroy, a pediatric physical therapist who is also an MCV board member. The program provides therapy and adaptive equipment to children in need and is village-based care which allows families and patients to avoid the burden of travel for care. The program also provides advocacy and education to reduce stigma and shame.
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The Program has been very busy this last year! Here are some numbers
- 362: Number of clinic visits
- 196: Total number of clients
- 85: Standing frames built
- 54: Cerebral Palsy Chairs built
- 34: Wheelchairs built
- 20kg bags of maize to each family
MCV technical students build each of the adaptive devices.
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