A's New Wheelchair Accessible Lift

A
Scotland

We are raising funds to pay for a new through floor lift for A who is a 5 year old child with a rare condition. A cannot walk unaided and needs support with most things in his life. A also has a high risk of stroke and seizure activity and so cannot safely use other stair lift options. A has little independent access to his home and relies on Mum and Dad to carry him upstairs to his bedroom and bathroom


A through floor lift, like this one pictured here, would open up A's world and allow him a level of independence in his own home, this is something he has never had before. He would be able to go to his room to play, he would be able to safely move around his home, Mum and Dad would be able to care for him without the risk of falling downstairs while carrying him.


The lift would benefit A for years to come as he grows from a child to teenager, with this installation he would thrive and develop in his own home which is something every child should have the right to do.

A is a lovely little boy who likes to explore, be cheeky and laugh - lots. In his young life he has faced lots of challenges, he's had a tough time but faces everything with a smile. He is fiercely independent and refuses to back away from a challenge, he loves to learn and enjoys being around others.
Overall A is a happy wee boy who strives for independence within the security he has at home and school, this is something we must help him maintain and develop as he gets older.
A was born with a rare condition - Aicardi - Goutieres Syndrome ( AGS) this is a progressive condition
Because of the condition he needs 24hr care provided by someone who knows him well. He is wheelchair dependant and these are some of the ways it affects him.

Short stature
Growth hormone deficiency
High tone
Motor disorder
Development delay
Nephrocalcinosis
Obsessive behaviours, difficulties with change
Sleep difficulties/disturbance
Chlonus
Lower limb hypertonia
Absenses
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Fundraising target

£3,500
Project by
SA
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