I worked for seven pediatricians back in the early 1980's. It was frustrating to see kids from two to twelve years that would crawl or be confined to a normal size wheelchair because there weren't mobility devices specific to their needs. Thank you to all the engineering programs at universities that have helped families overcome this problem. You're heroes in my book!
A friend helped build my daughter's chair when she was 9 months old. She's 5 and hell on wheels now. Learning to be mobile at a young age changed her perspective of the world. I can relate to these parents and I'm moved to tears by this program.
Fantastic news! Had worked for over 20 years with severely handicapped children, ages 2-19. The differences in early childhood to suddenly be able to be upright, seated, able to maneuver themself makes a profound difference not only in her physical but also their mental development. The cost of some of the chairs for these chairs were up to $10,000. So grateful for these young students and their helpers for making the lives of these youngsters and families bloom and improve. Yippee to my hometown, NOLA!
I'm in tears that these children won't be like me, immobile unless carried by someone else until I had surgery to straighten my leg at four. Even then, I wasn't expected to walk but I watched my youngest brother starting to walk and tried it myself at 4½. I *then* got braces and crutches. And I still find the most freedom in the pool, where I can move as well or better than everyone else.
They talk about the chair and say can you imagine the independence for that family? Can you imagine the independence for that CHILD?! Their developmental delays will decrease due to the being more engaged and involved with their environment. These chairs are so good for these children’s bodies, growth, speech, and cognition! Big thank you to these wonderful people! ❤
Our healthcare system needs to return to its roots and move away from "for profit", shame on us that we ever got into the situation that insurance underwriters call the shots. Shame on Corporate America for all the greed and abuse they get away with due to the revolving door of politics.
FANTASTIC JOB for these people who are making these! Our world is just not built for some disabled people and sometimes the accommodations are mediocre at best. While my 3 boys are not in wheelchairs, they have disabilities and it just warms my heart hearing things like this.
This is wonderful! I’m an SLP/ATP presently working with preschoolers with physical disabilities. I’d love to reach out to see if they are interested in sharing their design or make more chairs for my students.
the design is online for everyone to use. you can try your local charities/ colleges/ trade schools to see if they are willing to help. look at vets and retries as well as high school shop classes for partnerships.
I Thank God for everyone involved in this. Such a wonderful display of love in action. Open sourced from people in Israel, what a great gift to the children everywhere who will benefit. Truly inspiring work being done by this teacher and students. I hope millions see this and the effort spreads like wildfire. Blessings to all.
This! This is exactly what I needed to see! The first little boy's condition, they forgot to mention comes with the giggles. My daughter was 11 weeks early and i am lucky that besides asthma she has grown too be a healthy woman, but i remember the fears asks the what ifs. That is a long hard road to travel and i am so thankful that little Sebastian gets this step up.
Wonderful! A lone time ago was pulling out of our driveway & mom who was driving said 'do you hear something?' We got out of the car to check behind it and a little child on a big wheel had fallen over & was crying. Since the big wheel was so low to the ground my mom never saw the child. Putting a tall flag on the back of these wheelchairs would be just perfect for allowing people driving vehicles to see there is someone there, we had a happy ending story, the child was safe. This design is amazing! So happy for the children & families!
You just nailed what everyone is overlooking. The reason why medical devices are so expensive is because of the research, and development, and insurance bonding that goes into creating a product that won't lead to injury or death.
It is heartbreaking how hard it is for some young children to get wheelchairs. I have battled doctors and insurance companies to try to assist families to get wheelchairs and the frustration, brick walls and wasted time is a crime. Kids cannot be transported on a bus until they have a transportable wheelchair and that prevents some kids from attending school when they are eligible at 3 years old. Thanks for this story!
So incredibly grateful for my mobility aid(my chair)it’s a true comfort to have and knowing it’s there when I need it (mainly when I go out of town and there’s a lot of walking)is so important so I understand exactly what these parents feel. Plus it gives this little man a whole new sense of independence that he didn’t have prior which is a big deal as he grows up.
They've only had about 10 orders over the last year, and they only take a couple hours to build, so it sounds like they have it covered... if you really want to help, seek people who need one and put them in contact with these guys. You won't.
the right non profit could scale this up, having worked as a medic for 10 years in an ambulance, PICU, and pediatric CVICU the need is greater than triple digits and that's just in the USA alone. Im thinking of the need for a cheap and effective device for humanitarian relief efforts. They look cheap to make and easily flat packed, I have one being cut out right now. But i appreciate you insightful commentary ;)
This made me cry. This will help so many children. I work in cps and please connect with dss places in your area too. This be such a blessing to so many!
It would be cool if they could put a small hole maybe an inch-2” on the back somewhere and insert a sort of zigzag shape pole. It would be a handle so the parents could use it when they take him somewhere. They could push the chair along using the handle device without having to bend over. And maybe another tiny hole for a warning flag so people can see him. Awesome job students. You are doing Gods work in that workshop! The first chair could be adjusted in the same way. But maybe put an elongated curved single piece so it goes across the back. Kind of like a long shopping cart handle. Heck, might as well throw a cup holder on too! 🥤🧃🤗
Good on the people who have created these devices. This was a very uplifting and moving story. Sometimes a little care and consideration for others can make a world of difference.
Great. Whatever can do to improve quality of life. Only thing could cause his brother have issues from stopping to push. Could it have long handle to attach as an option.
This is it! When the world seems to have lost its way, its heart, its compassion, and when the cost of medical care and supplies have become so costly that the very people they were designed to help can't get access to them? This is that idea..., that simple but life changing idea, that if it spread, would TRULY change the world! This is truly beautiful. May all of these generous people be blessed for their love, work, and generosity!❤
That's great news. children will always need our compassion and if it takes a few volunteers to put them together that's wonderful. Makes the whole family feel good.
All you have to do is think outside the box. This can help with muscle development, occupational therapy, sitting upright, really a great more affordable idea, cuz kids grow and can easily outgrow something so quick. Brilliant idea.
Insurance in this country is an absolute nightmare. I'm glad that there's kind-hearted people like this helping pick up the slack, but I'm frustrated that they have to in the first place
This is what separates Man from the other animals. This is not "survival of the fittest." This is showing loving kindness to the weakest members of our society. This is us living out being made in the image of God.
This is such an encouraging story. Wish these were more readily available and that our insurance system wasn’t so exploitative. But seeing the work these students are doing is so inspiring. They are changing the world one chair at a time.
Programs like THIS 1 R AWESOME & SHOW tht KINDNESS IS an EASY endeavor!! KUDO'S 2 ALL those tht have contributed 2 the original design & the Architect tht refined tht design!! THANK U, KINDNESS STILL LIVES!!
Omg i love it. You should get retirees involved in putting those together. I would volunteer to do that in my community, I like building and putting things together.
This is what it’s all about right here; helping these families get back on their way to hopefully find peace, love, and happiness. Happy holidays to all!
As a lifelong disabled person and now an adult adult I see benefits that most people will probably do not s e e just changing the child's body position has enormous benefits that alone is positive benefits set play allowing them to be upright is going to improve circulation breathing and so much more on top of the mobility wish they had something way back in my day but I'm from the Stone Age LOL the 1960s
I think the kids should have a yearly celebration and have everyone join togethere for a celebration or dinner I bet you could get a restraunt to sponsor the dinner and airline to discount the tickets for everyone
What a beautiful story! Thank you ❤❤❤ to every person who had a hand in this process, and thank you to that open source website that made it possible. We do need to remember that we can all have a positive impact.
Wow! Wow! Wow🥰😍🤩💯❤💝💖! Thank you for sharing this story. Nice to watch a group of young people and older ones alike and volunteers come together to make a difference at an affordable cost and the main ingredients are LOVE, caring, compassion, and inclusivity with the family. !!Thank you to everyone who from the start of assembling the material from the beginning to the end produces each chair. God Bless. 😇🤗🤗🤗🤗💞💕💓❤
You never know what your child will grow up to be--what their potential is and how they can take a simple idea and change the world for someone. For these young people who put their blood, sweat and tears into coming up with these mobile devices for young children---they are what gives me hope for the future of this country.
@@katiekane5247 The fault lies with the patients who sue the hospitals and insurance companies... that's why cost is so high. Blame the little guy this time, not "The Man".
I worked for seven pediatricians back in the early 1980's. It was frustrating to see kids from two to twelve years that would crawl or be confined to a normal size wheelchair because there weren't mobility devices specific to their needs. Thank you to all the engineering programs at universities that have helped families overcome this problem. You're heroes in my book!
This also looks like it's more environmentally sustainable materials! Kudos to those students!
A friend helped build my daughter's chair when she was 9 months old. She's 5 and hell on wheels now. Learning to be mobile at a young age changed her perspective of the world. I can relate to these parents and I'm moved to tears by this program.
I'm glad to hear that your daughter has been able to be more involved in her life.
Awe, that’s wonderful. I bet she’s impossible to keep up with now. 😂 My niece is 5 and I can only imagine. 🥰
Fantastic news! Had worked for over 20 years with severely handicapped children, ages 2-19. The differences in early childhood to suddenly be able to be upright, seated, able to maneuver themself makes a profound difference not only in her physical but also their mental development. The cost of some of the chairs for these chairs were up to $10,000.
So grateful for these young students and their helpers for making the lives of these youngsters and families bloom and improve. Yippee to my hometown, NOLA!
I'm in tears that these children won't be like me, immobile unless carried by someone else until I had surgery to straighten my leg at four. Even then, I wasn't expected to walk but I watched my youngest brother starting to walk and tried it myself at 4½. I *then* got braces and crutches. And I still find the most freedom in the pool, where I can move as well or better than everyone else.
Oh, honey! Bless your heart! 🥰☺️😌
They talk about the chair and say can you imagine the independence for that family? Can you imagine the independence for that CHILD?! Their developmental delays will decrease due to the being more engaged and involved with their environment. These chairs are so good for these children’s bodies, growth, speech, and cognition! Big thank you to these wonderful people! ❤
This is what humanity is capable of. It makes my heart soar!
Same here! ❤
I’m a wheelchair user. These volunteers are literally giving quality of life to these children. Without a wheelchair life is so hard. This is amazing.
This story made my day! Congratulations to the little guy and also to the genius creators!!! 🙌🏼🤩
Our healthcare system needs to return to its roots and move away from "for profit", shame on us that we ever got into the situation that insurance underwriters call the shots. Shame on Corporate America for all the greed and abuse they get away with due to the revolving door of politics.
Just try to alert them to over billing and a potential scam. Medicare doesn't care!
It's the legal system, not the healthcare system.
I agree 100% they write the laws and regulations that they use to go after everyone@@AZ-kr6ff
@@AZ-kr6ff¿the legal system?
@@melodypaz7247
Yeah. Specifically, tort law.
FANTASTIC JOB for these people who are making these! Our world is just not built for some disabled people and sometimes the accommodations are mediocre at best. While my 3 boys are not in wheelchairs, they have disabilities and it just warms my heart hearing things like this.
This is wonderful! I’m an SLP/ATP presently working with preschoolers with physical disabilities. I’d love to reach out to see if they are interested in sharing their design or make more chairs for my students.
the design is online for everyone to use. you can try your local charities/ colleges/ trade schools to see if they are willing to help. look at vets and retries as well as high school shop classes for partnerships.
This is so heartwarming I’m glad the babies get a chance it’s these chairs
I Thank God for everyone involved in this. Such a wonderful display of love in action. Open sourced from people in Israel, what a great gift to the children everywhere who will benefit. Truly inspiring work being done by this teacher and students. I hope millions see this and the effort spreads like wildfire. Blessings to all.
This is amazing! I wish we’d get more of these stories.
This! This is exactly what I needed to see! The first little boy's condition, they forgot to mention comes with the giggles. My daughter was 11 weeks early and i am lucky that besides asthma she has grown too be a healthy woman, but i remember the fears asks the what ifs. That is a long hard road to travel and i am so thankful that little Sebastian gets this step up.
Wonderful! A lone time ago was pulling out of our driveway & mom who was driving said 'do you hear something?' We got out of the car to check behind it and a little child on a big wheel had fallen over & was crying. Since the big wheel was so low to the ground my mom never saw the child. Putting a tall flag on the back of these wheelchairs would be just perfect for allowing people driving vehicles to see there is someone there, we had a happy ending story, the child was safe. This design is amazing! So happy for the children & families!
You just nailed what everyone is overlooking.
The reason why medical devices are so expensive is because of the research, and development, and insurance bonding that goes into creating a product that won't lead to injury or death.
Good idea
@@AZ-kr6ff believe that if it helps you sleep at night.
@@spacebar9733
Oh ok... I just made up tort law so I can sleep.
That makes a lot of sense.
@@AZ-kr6ff you thinking the law is a moral code explains a lot.
Absolutely amazing. Gives kids mobility and allows them to participate in their lives.
It is heartbreaking how hard it is for some young children to get wheelchairs. I have battled doctors and insurance companies to try to assist families to get wheelchairs and the frustration, brick walls and wasted time is a crime. Kids cannot be transported on a bus until they have a transportable wheelchair and that prevents some kids from attending school when they are eligible at 3 years old. Thanks for this story!
So incredibly grateful for my mobility aid(my chair)it’s a true comfort to have and knowing it’s there when I need it (mainly when I go out of town and there’s a lot of walking)is so important so I understand exactly what these parents feel. Plus it gives this little man a whole new sense of independence that he didn’t have prior which is a big deal as he grows up.
I have a small woodshop in largo Florida, I need to hunt down the .dxf files and instructions because I might be able to pump a few of these out.
So kind of you!!!
I'm going to send this to a retired friend with a woodshop.
Great idea
They've only had about 10 orders over the last year, and they only take a couple hours to build, so it sounds like they have it covered... if you really want to help, seek people who need one and put them in contact with these guys.
You won't.
the right non profit could scale this up, having worked as a medic for 10 years in an ambulance, PICU, and pediatric CVICU the need is greater than triple digits and that's just in the USA alone. Im thinking of the need for a cheap and effective device for humanitarian relief efforts. They look cheap to make and easily flat packed, I have one being cut out right now.
But i appreciate you insightful commentary ;)
God Bless Those Young Ppl are Making A Big Difference!!!!!
CBS needs to add the link in it's description box for people who want to donate!
Why don't you do the research and post a link yourself?
@@AZ-kr6ffYou should have kept your useless comment to yourself.
@@peacheskong2245
I did.
This made me cry. This will help so many children. I work in cps and please connect with dss places in your area too. This be such a blessing to so many!
This makes me so happy!!! I love open sources. When done right, it does such good for the world 😁
I can envision the addition of extendable handles, like on suitcases, on the back, so taller people can push without bending over as much.
But these are for indepent mobility,not that somebody can push. Strollers exist allready.
It would be cool if they could put a small hole maybe an inch-2” on the back somewhere and insert a sort of zigzag shape pole. It would be a handle so the parents could use it when they take him somewhere. They could push the chair along using the handle device without having to bend over. And maybe another tiny hole for a warning flag so people can see him.
Awesome job students. You are doing Gods work in that workshop!
The first chair could be adjusted in the same way. But maybe put an elongated curved single piece so it goes across the back. Kind of like a long shopping cart handle. Heck, might as well throw a cup holder on too! 🥤🧃🤗
Cup holders are chef’s kiss
This is just wonderful. This needs to b shared so much on social media!! Use it for something good!!!!! Bravo for these wonderful people!
Good on the people who have created these devices. This was a very uplifting and moving story. Sometimes a little care and consideration for others can make a world of difference.
Such a heartwarming effort! Bless each and every one of you for taking your time and sharing love. The change to each child's life is immeasurable.
Did anyone catch the name of the open-source site for the chair? I know someone, with time on his hands, that might be able to make some of these.
Tikkun Olam Makers, I think
“Toddler mobility trainers “
Wonderful!! What a lovely story. May God bless and protect the families and inventors.
Great. Whatever can do to improve quality of life. Only thing could cause his brother have issues from stopping to push. Could it have long handle to attach as an option.
Great point that these are mobility trainers!
This is it! When the world seems to have lost its way, its heart, its compassion, and when the cost of medical care and supplies have become so costly that the very people they were designed to help can't get access to them? This is that idea..., that simple but life changing idea, that if it spread, would TRULY change the world! This is truly beautiful. May all of these generous people be blessed for their love, work, and generosity!❤
That is so beautiful 😍 Thank you 😊 🙏 Autism Mom. Just a blessing Hugs ❤❤❤
This is how Americans used too be neighbors helping neighbors it would be nice if there was more of it more love in the world
Those little children are so precious. You put love in the world and it will circle around and come back to you. Noam platt…god bless you!
THANK YOU EACH AND EVERYONE BROUGHT TEARS OF JOY TO MY EYES GOD BLESS
That's great news. children will always need our compassion and if it takes a few volunteers to put them together that's wonderful. Makes the whole family feel good.
Just precious!! Great job guys ❤❤❤
Aw❤ for me is Sebastian hair style 🤗shows you how conscious his parents r caring for him . Proud of the minds behind the project 😊
I'm not crying ❤❤❤ what a wonderful gift they have given these families. Xx
What this group is doing is wonderfull we need more people like them in this world.
ABSOLUTELY...Great problem solving idea...Thanks GenZ.. Solution driven no time wasters. Wowwwwww
Nobody involved here is gen Z except possibly some of the volunteers.
Nice try though.
omg those 2 little one where so blasted cute. bless those young people for caring about those kids.
All you have to do is think outside the box. This can help with muscle development, occupational therapy, sitting upright, really a great more affordable idea, cuz kids grow and can easily outgrow something so quick. Brilliant idea.
Absolutely awesome ❤❤❤
Insurance in this country is an absolute nightmare. I'm glad that there's kind-hearted people like this helping pick up the slack, but I'm frustrated that they have to in the first place
Thank you! As the friend of a friend who's sons in a wheelchair. I'm crying. 😢
This is what separates Man from the other animals. This is not "survival of the fittest." This is showing loving kindness to the weakest members of our society. This is us living out being made in the image of God.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible, as the sister of a special person this would have changed her world. ❤
Darling children, wonderful parents, and loving kind people who make these chairs. So much LOVE ❤️ ❤❤️ Beautiful story
What a blessing for all those volunteers to make those chairs for those precious babies.
David Begnaud and CBS do some of the best stories about LIFE and how people are living.
I believe in miracles. Yes sometimes it takes many people to accomplish one but… thank you to all who also believe in miracles. 😊❤
Insurance companies need PT/OT explain the benefits of durable medical equipment
Baby Sebastian is Soo adorable!
This is what we all should be doing…reaching out in love.
This is such an encouraging story. Wish these were more readily available and that our insurance system wasn’t so exploitative. But seeing the work these students are doing is so inspiring. They are changing the world one chair at a time.
Oh David! You have done it again! Great story 😊❤
Cutting edge for this angels god bless every family
only a kid at heart can know just what a kid wants
Programs like THIS 1 R AWESOME & SHOW tht KINDNESS IS an EASY endeavor!! KUDO'S 2 ALL those tht have contributed 2 the original design & the Architect tht refined tht design!! THANK U, KINDNESS STILL LIVES!!
So much love in building a chair for all children whom have children who need this. Bravo ❤❤❤
Omg i love it. You should get retirees involved in putting those together. I would volunteer to do that in my community, I like building and putting things together.
THIS is what America should be promoting! We can do amazing things when we work together and when philanthropy is involved.
This is what it’s all about right here; helping these families get back on their way to hopefully find peace, love, and happiness. Happy holidays to all!
We need more stories like these!
THIS.....THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!! YOU GO LITTLE ONES... KEEP ON WHEELIN' !!!!!
Sebastian is adorable
He's cute.
Thank you, students! Sweet humans.
Amazing
Great job!!! Love seeing the students volunteering for something so special. Wish I could give everyone a hug. 🥰 Keep up the good work!!
A beautiful story of love for neighbors ❤
As a lifelong disabled person and now an adult adult I see benefits that most people will probably do not s e e just changing the child's body position has enormous benefits that alone is positive benefits set play allowing them to be upright is going to improve circulation breathing and so much more on top of the mobility wish they had something way back in my day but I'm from the Stone Age LOL the 1960s
I think the kids should have a yearly celebration and have everyone join togethere for a celebration or dinner I bet you could get a restraunt to sponsor the dinner and airline to discount the tickets for everyone
Look at the Power of Volunteering! Hurray!
That's really awesome. They could also add a detachable handle long enough for the adults to push them around.
What a beautiful story! Thank you ❤❤❤ to every person who had a hand in this process, and thank you to that open source website that made it possible. We do need to remember that we can all have a positive impact.
Wow! Wow! Wow🥰😍🤩💯❤💝💖! Thank you for sharing this story. Nice to watch a group of young people and older ones alike and volunteers come together to make a difference at an affordable cost and the main ingredients are LOVE, caring, compassion, and inclusivity with the family. !!Thank you to everyone who from the start of assembling the material from the beginning to the end produces each chair. God Bless. 😇🤗🤗🤗🤗💞💕💓❤
Love This!!!!
You never know what your child will grow up to be--what their potential is and how they can take a simple idea and change the world for someone. For these young people who put their blood, sweat and tears into coming up with these mobile devices for young children---they are what gives me hope for the future of this country.
Ugh Awww May TMH Gd 👑 and Ancestors Always watch over these Precious Souls and Children
So sad insurance won’t give him an affordable chair . They’re going to battle w them the rest of his life.
Insurance has one aim and it's not your health. Corporations are required by their charter to increase profit, guess who loses?
@@katiekane5247
The fault lies with the patients who sue the hospitals and insurance companies... that's why cost is so high.
Blame the little guy this time, not "The Man".
Omg let’s protect these innovators and their work at all cost
We are all just walking each other home, but sometimes we need wheels. ❤
Awesome story!!
wood and 3d printing goes a long way, they're absolute heroes to disabled kids
Anybody find the link to the plans?
Doesn't the angle at which the pusher has to bend down hurt their back? maybe a handle could be added?
Such a simple design but so devine.
This is so wonderful, in a world of so many people who only thinks of themselves
This is really amazing stuff. What an impact. And it does make me realize how incredibly blessed I am to have physical independence.
I would give my money to organizations like this. ❤
I put the link to their site in my comment it’s probably in the newest comment section
@@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole thanks!
TRUE HUMANITARIANS!!!! THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!!
God bless anyone who helps children!
This is a wonderful invention, but why in the world didn't we have something like this sooner?
Thank you for caring & talented people😊
This is heartwarming, hopefully these are used someday by hospitals for children that are small..
I almost cried 😭😭. Amazing story!
That’s little boy, Sebastian. Lord God. 😢 I’ll stop crying in a minute….