Kwa-Thema – A 17-year-old lady residing with a incapacity in Twister has been counting on an outdated wheelchair and has not too long ago been supplied a brand new one courtesy of the Springs Rotary Anns Membership.
Mbali Buthelezi was recognized with cryptococcal meningitis. Her mom, Ayanda Buthelezi, says that her daughter’s capabilities are restricted.
“She will speak a bit, her one hand does work however not a lot. She doesn’t go to highschool and I’m principally chargeable for bathing and feeding her,” she mentioned.
The previous wheelchair had just a few issues the place the seat was torn, together with the armrest, and the footplate was damaged which led to Mbali’s legs hanging uncomfortably.
Her mom added that the backrest was additionally problematic.
MPO Buthelezi in Her Outdated Wheelchair. Photocredit: Thulane Simene
“She’s heavy so utilizing the wheelchair was turning into uncomfortable as a result of her again was normally not well-balanced,” Ayanda mentioned.
After getting the wheelchair, Mbali’s mom shared how delighted her daughter was along with her new chair, noting that she regularly reminded her mother about it.
Contemplating Mbali’s situation and having to be pushed or carried round the home, it’s a battle for her mother to maneuver her round their residence.
“We now have to maneuver issues to be able to transfer her inside the home and it’s tough as a result of our residence is just not disability-friendly,” she mentioned.
Ayanda has some challenges that she faces and considerations that fear her about her daughter.
“As a result of I maintain her 24/7, I fear that if I die she may not have anybody else to take care of her, and since she’s heavy I are inclined to have again pains and need to ask my different daughter to help me,” she mentioned.
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