Sunday, 24 March 2013

Close of training and Opening of Korle Bu APT Workshop

The physiotherapy department with the workshop on its right just a bit behind ...



Jane admiring the balloons and ribbons for Betty's daughter and ready with special clothes for the Opening


People arriving and old friends re-uniting



 Margriet from The Netherlands meeting up with old friend Veronica and daughter, Annet










                                                          Parents coming to support


                                                             





Displays all ready
A standing frame assembled not stuck yet with a stacking toy on the left and an example communication board on the right





Below, a posting box made by Mary from Australia


even the 'dolls-size models' made by Veronica to show potential buyers 



Mr Kombien, The Deputy Head of Admin and Mr Yaadar 
and more physiotherapists arrive, giving their support 



More parents arrive and then the Dignitary, 
Ajaneesh Kumar the India Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana

 After the Opening Prayer, Mr Yaadar, acting Head of the Physiotherapy department spoke, then Jean on behalf of Cerebral Palsy Africa with Veronica translating, then Dorethy, a CPA trained physiotherapist from Military 37 Hospital on why assistive equipment like chairs and standing frames can make make such a positive difference in the lives of children with cerebral palsy and their families



Just have a look -  beautiful, alert, happy little child












 Oh yes - it is good to be able to sit and see what is happening around!

 The ribbon is cut and the Workshop is declared OPEN


 Veronica explaining to people and everyone having a look around

Ronald tested Millicent's elephant stool - see above - it was very strong- and he made a video of the ceremony see:
https://vimeo.com/62497583

 Then after people left, a meeting for the parents and the physiotherapists about the future - it will be a lot of work but they can be such a blessing to other parents and their children with disabilities


 A photo of Jane, Jean and the group of mothers who did the training


Relaxing afterwards !