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Sahayatha — Survivor Stories
Kumaresan
தமிழ்

Kumaresan — regaining independence and hygiene after a mobility-loss accident.

Before the accident, I was active and independent. After losing my mobility, I spent many years confined indoors, often left alone without support. Even basic needs like toileting became difficult—there were moments when no one was around to help, and I didn't know what to do. It was painful, both physically and emotionally, to live that way. With the Sahayatha wheelchair's inbuilt cleansing system, I am now able to manage my hygiene on my own. Today, I feel a sense of freedom—I can step outside, travel, and experience life again with confidence and independence.

Ramachandran
தமிழ்

Ramachandran — Avoided eating properly to reduce the difficulty of toileting, and depended on others in ways that affected his confidence.

I used to take my independence for granted — before my accident changed everything. After losing movement below my hips, even basic needs became difficult. I often avoided eating properly, knowing the struggle that followed with toileting, and had to depend on others, which affected my confidence deeply. With the Sahayatha wheelchair's integrated cleansing system, I am now able to manage my hygiene on my own. Today, I no longer hold back from living normally. Every part of this wheelchair feels thoughtfully designed for my needs—I truly feel like it was made especially for me.

Gowrisankar
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Gowrisankar — Complete dependence on his wife for daily care and household finances, with toileting a constant, difficult challenge.

I once managed my daily life with ease, but a spinal cord injury made even the simplest activities difficult. Toileting became a major challenge, and I had to depend entirely on my wife for both care and finances. Before Sahayatha, there was no stable income, and the burden on her was overwhelming. With the Sahayatha wheelchair, I am now able to manage my cleansing needs independently. This reduced her caregiving burden, allowing her to focus on supporting our family, while I regained dignity and control over my life.

Muniselvi
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Muniselvi — finding privacy and independence after years of dependency.

Growing up with polio, I was always dependent on others for toileting and mainly the cleansing part. As a woman, asking for help with cleansing even to family was especially difficult and uncomfortable, and it often made me feel vulnerable. It was something I silently struggled with for years. With the Sahayatha wheelchair's integrated cleansing system, I am now able to manage my hygiene completely on my own. This has given me privacy, confidence, and a deep sense of relief—I truly feel blessed to experience this level of independence.

Sekar
தமிழ்

Sekar — restoring dignity and normalcy after losing a leg.

Losing my leg changed that completely, and even simple routines like toileting became difficult and often required help. During the day, when no one was at home, I had to wait for someone to return just to assist me with cleaning, which was both physically and emotionally challenging. With the Sahayatha wheelchair's integrated cleansing system, I am now able to manage my hygiene on my own. This change brought back a sense of normalcy, dignity, and peace in my everyday life.

Mangaiyakarasi
EN

Mangaiyakarasi — Independence at this stage of life isn't just physical — it's the freedom to build a normal college experience without extra planning.

Vijayakumar
हि

Vijayakumar — 22 years managing daily needs while confined to bed, relying on a wheelchair that required constant, makeshift modifications.

Sreenath
മ ലയാളം

Sreenath — After a double above-knee amputation, found regular wheelchairs uncomfortable and difficult — particularly using toilets and completing daily activities.

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