Sponsor Assistive Devices

Sponsor assistive devices through Equip India and help individuals with disabilities with tools like wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetics.
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A teaching staff member at EICT India receiving an assistive device.

Sponsor Assistive Devices

Sponsor assistive devices through Equip India and help individuals with disabilities gain mobility and independence with tools like wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetics.

Introduction

For individuals with disabilities, mobility is often the key to independence. However, in rural India, many people with disabilities lack access to the assistive devices they need, such as wheelchairs, crutches, or walkers. Without these essential tools, they are often confined to their homes, unable to attend school, work, or participate in their communities. At Equip India Charitable Trust, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to live a life of dignity and independence. By sponsoring assistive devices, you can help transform lives by providing people with the mobility aids they need to achieve freedom and self-reliance.

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Why Sponsor Assistive Devices?

In rural India, the need for assistive devices is critical. Many families cannot afford even the most basic mobility aids, and access to healthcare services that provide these devices is limited. As a result, people with disabilities face significant barriers to mobility, education, and employment. By sponsoring assistive devices, you will:

Restore Mobility

Assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, and walkers enable individuals to move freely and independently.

Enhance Quality of Life

Mobility aids help individuals participate in daily activities, reducing isolation and promoting mental and physical well-being.

Empower Independence

With the right assistive devices, people with disabilities can go to school, work, and engage in community life, reducing their reliance on caregivers.

Break Down Barriers

By providing mobility aids, you help individuals overcome the physical and social barriers that prevent them from achieving their potential.
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Types of Assistive Devices We Provide

Equip India Charitable Trust offers a wide range of assistive devices tailored to the needs of individuals with different types of disabilities. Some of the most common assistive devices we provide include:

Wheelchairs

Customized wheelchairs are essential for individuals with severe mobility impairments. Through our partnership with Wheels for the World, we provide custom-fitted wheelchairs that are adjusted to meet the specific needs of each individual. These wheelchairs offer comfort, mobility, and the ability to navigate various terrains.

Wheelchairs

For individuals who have difficulty walking due to conditions such as polio or injury, crutches and walkers provide stability and support. These devices help individuals move independently and with greater ease, reducing their reliance on others.

Prosthetics and Orthotics

Prosthetics and orthotics help individuals who have lost limbs or have limb deformities regain functionality. Prosthetic limbs enable individuals to walk, while orthotic devices provide support and alignment for weakened or deformed limbs.

Hearing Aids

For individuals with hearing impairments, hearing aids open up new possibilities for communication, education, and social interaction. Equip India distributes hearing aids that help individuals, particularly children, improve their ability to hear and learn.

Mobility Aids for Children

Specialized mobility aids for children, such as pediatric wheelchairs and walkers, help young children with disabilities access education and interact with their peers, giving them the opportunity to grow and develop in inclusive environments.
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Children who underwent corrective surgeries receiving assistive devices.

How Your Sponsorship Makes a Difference

Sponsoring an assistive device can have a life-changing impact on a person with a disability. Here’s how your support helps:

Provides Freedom of Movement

Assistive devices enable individuals to move independently, reducing the need for constant caregiving and allowing them to take control of their own lives.

Improves Educational Access

With the right mobility aids, children with disabilities can attend school regularly and participate in academic and extracurricular activities.

Enhances Employment Opportunities

Adults with disabilities can seek employment or engage in vocational training, gaining financial independence and contributing to their families.

Promotes Social Inclusion

By providing assistive devices, you help break down the physical barriers that keep people with disabilities isolated, allowing them to participate fully in community life.

Success Story

Nisha, a young girl born with a mobility impairment, was unable to attend school because her family could not afford a wheelchair. After receiving a customized wheelchair through Equip India’s assistive devices program, Nisha’s life was transformed. She now attends school daily, plays with her friends, and dreams of becoming a teacher. Her wheelchair has given her the freedom to pursue her education and explore her potential.

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A woman participating in computer training at EICT India receiving an assistive device.

Sponsorship Costs and Benefits

The cost of sponsoring an assistive device varies based on the type and customization required to meet the individual’s needs. Typically, the costs are as follows:

Wheelchairs: INR 10,000 to INR 20,000
Crutches or Walkers: INR 2,500 to INR 5,000
Prosthetic Limbs: INR 15,000 to INR 30,000
Hearing Aids: INR 5,000 to INR 10,000
Children’s Mobility Aids: INR 8,000 to INR 15,000
Your sponsorship covers the full cost of providing the assistive device, including:

Customization and Fitting

Each device is tailored to the individual’s specific needs, ensuring comfort and functionality.

Training and Support

Recipients are trained on how to use and care for their device, ensuring that they can use it effectively and for a long time.

Follow-Up Care

Equip India provides follow-up care to ensure that the assistive devices continue to meet the needs of the recipient and are maintained properly.
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Candidates with assistive devices actively participating in various activities.

How You Can Sponsor Assistive Devices

Sponsoring an assistive device is an impactful way to change someone’s life. Here’s how you can get involved:

Contact Us

Reach out to Equip India to express your interest in sponsoring assistive devices. We will provide you with information on the individuals waiting for mobility aids and the type of device they need.

Make a Contribution

Your donation will cover the full cost of the assistive device, including customization, fitting, and follow-up care.

Receive Updates

Once the device is delivered, you will receive updates on the recipient’s progress, including how the assistive device has improved their mobility and independence.
Stay Connected
If you wish, you can maintain a connection with the individual you’ve sponsored, learning more about how your support has transformed their life.
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FAQ's

How much does it cost to sponsor an assistive device?

The cost varies depending on the type of device, ranging from INR 2,500 to INR 30,000. Contact us for specific details on the cost of sponsoring a device for an individual.

Yes, if you are unable to cover the full cost, you can contribute toward the sponsorship, and we will combine your donation with others to fully fund the assistive device.

We will provide you with a detailed report on the individual who received the device, including their background and how the device has impacted their life.

Yes, all donations made to Equip India are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

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Educational training at EICT India with participants who have received assistive devices.

Conclusion

By sponsoring assistive devices through Equip India Charitable Trust, you are giving people with disabilities the gift of mobility, independence, and hope. These essential tools empower individuals to lead fuller, more independent lives, breaking down the barriers that prevent them from participating in education, employment, and community life. Your support will transform lives and create a brighter future for people with disabilities in rural India. Join us in making a lasting impact—one assistive device at a time.

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