An introduction on why the Foundation was established by Robyn Arya

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An introduction on why the Foundation was
established byRobyn Arya Alan Kohn
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Mission of the Foundation
To ensure that all children with special needs
have the appropriate aids and equipment to
support their health and wellbeing, growth and
learning.
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Why was the Foundation Established

• In loving memory of our son Dean
• Recognised the need for top up funding above
  the government allocated funds
• from our own experiences with Dean
• hearing from and knowing families facing
  ongoing financial difficulties
• liaising with disability groups

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Our Personal Experience

• Equipment Dean required
• chairs (panda ladybird)
• standing frame
• special needs pusher
• therapy equipment e.g. exercise ball, sensory box
• Cost
• out of pocket
• Waiting time
• average 4 to 12 months

Ladybird seating
Standing frame
Panda chair
Mountain Buggy
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Management of Funds

• Money raised is distributed by the Foundation
  members Robyn, Alan Joshua
• Based on individual needs of child and family
• Preference is given to financially disadvantaged
  families
• Every dollar raised goes directly to the purchase
  of equipment

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Purpose of Equipment Aids

• Assist with mobility, support and seating
• Promote independence with daily activities
• Prevent injury to child and parent/carer(e.g.
  lifting and transfers)
• Strengthen bones, improve muscle tone and prevent
  deformity (e.g. due to growth)
• Enhance wellbeing minimise hospital admissions

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Childrens Equipment Needs

• Ongoing needs - not just a one off
• Early years - specialised seating for the home
  car- standing frame walker
• Childhood years- beginning school,- growing
  taller heavier e.g. wheelchair,
  communication devices
• Adolescent years - rapid growth - functional
  skills may change e.g. bigger chair, toilet
  adaptation

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Childrens Equipment Needs

• Vital that appropriate equipment is
• correctly prescribed
• efficiently delivered
• to meet a childs individual and changing needs
  over time

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Equipment Expenditure Examples
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Types of Equipment
Wheel Chair 4,430
Hoist Sling 5,300
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Types of Equipment
Electric Standing Frame 4,900
Car Hoist Mods 15,000
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Foundation Recipients

• Examples of just some of the 28 children and
  their families the Foundation has supported
• Full purchase of a 6,000 wheelchair for a 13
  year old girl from Geelong
• 4,000 co-payment towards the purchase of a
  14,500 Dynavox Voice Output Communication Aid
  for a 6 year old boy from New Gisborne
• 500 co-payment towards the purchase of a 1,800
  body splint for a 10 year old girl from Glen
  Waverly
• 468 co-payment towards the purchase of a 768
  Kaye Walker for a 15 year old girl from Hampton
• 489 co-payment towards the purchase of a 3,799
  shower/commode chair for a 17 year old boy from
  East Oakleigh
• 1000 co-payment towards a 4264 panther
  wheelchair for a 7 year old girl from Seaford

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How you can help the Dean Arya-Kohn Foundation

• Come along to our fundraisers
• Hold a fundraising event
• Sponsor a Child with special needs
• Ongoing annual support
• Corporate sponsorship

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Thankyou!!
Dean in Panda Chair
Dean in Sensory Box
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