On July 4, 2023, we donated COGY pedal wheelchairs to Daini Yurin Home and Tagara Special Nursing Home and held a presentation ceremony.
The donation started as an idea from our president. SYSLABO donated a wheelchair to Daini Yurin Home, and our president donated one to Tagara Special Nursing Home in a personal capacity.
This wheelchair lets people who have difficulty moving their lower body, for example because of paralysis, pedal through reflex action and gain a rehabilitation effect.
When people with physical disabilities can move around more widely, they communicate more with those around them and feel the joy of moving their bodies, which brings mental and physical well being.
A user's voice
It is fast and comfortable to ride. I think many other residents want to try it too.
This was said by a 103 year old woman living at Tagara Special Nursing Home. Right after the donation, not only residents but also staff showed interest, and we heard that many people have raised their hands to try it.
The facility director's voice
Thanks to this pedal wheelchair, even people who usually have difficulty moving are moving their lower body well. Changing direction still seems difficult, so we want to practice together little by little as part of rehabilitation. We would like to introduce new rehabilitation equipment like this, but cost effectiveness makes it hard. We are very grateful that the donation of the first one lowered that hurdle.
The smiles of the staff, full of expectation, left a strong impression on us.
We sincerely hope the wheelchairs will be used for rehabilitation and improve everyone's health. SYSLABO will continue to contribute to society.
