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Since 2000 we have a special relationship with an excellent institute
in the city of Monterrey, Mexico called Nuevo
Amanecer ("New Dawn").
This institute raises its funds from local donations. The dedicated
doctors, therapists and staff of Nuevo Amanecer manage to treat
and educate many children. We have provided training and assistance
to the Institute over the last six years which has helped them specify
and supply correct wheelchairs and specialized seating to many children.
MeDiCT has facilitated seven training courses for therapists and
staff given by expert volunteers and a further 8 specialists from
the UK and Holland have been to share their knowledge and expertise.
MeDiCT has also sent two containers full of special seats and wheelchairs
to the institute.
This child's seat has been fabricated by staff at Nuevo Amanecer,
using methods taught by MeDiCT, this is known as Postural Management.
At present, Nuevo Amanecer is the only institute in Mexico with
a clinic dedicated to postural management, but they are trying hard
to help other institutes and clinics to develop this vital area
of treatment for these children.
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