Handicapped Welfare Federation (HWF) is one of the few NGO’s working towards the upliftment of persons with disability since last 20 years. The administration of HWF is managed by specially-abled individuals too. The organization runs a school for children who are specially-abled and for those from the economically weaker section, offer Physiotherapy services on an outpatient basis and run vocational training programs as well. The organization has offered space to a specially-abled dance troupe called ‘We Are One’ and caters to the Delhi State Table Tennis Association as well.
The Neuroaid and Research Foundation (NRF) has collaborated with HWF to cater for rehabilitation services that includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and special education at their premises in Madhu Vihar. NRF and HWF together organized an inaugural awareness program for the neighbourhood in January, 2023. Another such program in the form of a medical and rehabilitation camp was held on 30th April, 2023. The purpose of this program was to spread awareness about the organization and the activities it undertakes.
The camp was held at HWF. Faculty from NRF met medical practitioners, local businesses including pharmacies, opticians among others. The therapists also visited different societies in and around Madhu Vihar area to spread the word about the free medical and rehabilitation camp. Most people were unaware of the existence of HWF. The faculty took time out to brief them about the whereabouts of HWF and the importance of the free awareness program.
A number of services were offered during the free camp. Orthopaedic, ENT, Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy consultation, eye and ear testing, blood sugar levels and BP were checked by qualified professionals from NRF, HWF and Apollo Hospital.
The Orthopaedician and our therapists diagnosed a 4-year-old girl with a high probability of having muscular dystrophy. The child was referred to a higher centre and various tests were recommended
The Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Department saw a good footfall. Majority of patients presented with musculoskeletal and paediatric conditions. Our therapists guided these patients by explaining them the importance of undergoing rehabilitation.
Around 45 patients were assessed during the camp including some children from the Special School. Overall, a professionally satisfying camp with scope of more work.
