22 may 2020 of the year, GTRK “Nizhny Novgorod”.Coronavirus pandemic has become a test of strength. After two months of self-isolation, many people feel psychological fatigue.. But the disabled cannot get used to such a regime. In ordinary life, they have to cope with difficulties.. People with disabilities are now helping with the fight against coronavirus. Wheelchair users make visor guards. Elena Gomonova found out the details.
People, who need support, they themselves became the protection and support of volunteers, medical workers and other disabled people. Wheelchair users have done more 50 visor guards. These are plastic masks., which protect the mucous membranes of the eyes and face from the virus, they are used with medical or hygiene masks. Personal protective equipment passed on to those, who is at risk now, including volunteers.
Ivan Ilyin, can say, mastered a new profession. First started working with a 3D printer a year ago and has already become a master of his craft. Spouse supports in work – transparent guards release together. And when the pandemic will end, планирует продолжить творческие эксперименты. Иван с женой работают в мастерской-лаборатории региональной общественной организации инвалидов “Invatur”. It was equipped last year., and for many it has already become a platform for professional and creative development.
Теперь “Invatur” plans to take part in a competition of social entrepreneurs. Especially, that experience of similar work already exists. Self-isolation mode has not yet been removed, and here they are already thinking, как будут организовывать очередной выездной реабилитационный лагерь для людей с нарушениями опорно-двигательного аппарата и приглашать туда специалистов, who will teach people with disabilities to use the stroller, overcome obstacles and tell, how to get all social services, which they rely on.
NROOI "Invatur" is implementing the "Mobilization" project, supported by the Presidential Grants Fund. The project is aimed at increasing the activity of people with disabilities
