PASIGHAT, Oct 13: As part of its welfare initiative for Children with Special Needs (CWSNs), the H-Spring Foundation organised a two-day medical camp on August 28 and 29, 2026, at H-Spring Integrated School, Diking, Pasighat, for the assessment and provision of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs), calipers, artificial limbs and arch support insoles.

During the camp, measurements and casting for AFOs, calipers and artificial limbs were carried out, along with assessments of flat feet to identify beneficiaries requiring arch support insoles. A total of 23 CWSNs and seven adults were assessed for assistive devices, while one adult was assessed for an artificial limb.

The medical team comprised Shri Manoj Kumar Patra, Prosthetist and Orthotist associated with Jaipur Foot, Guwahati, and Shri Kapong Modi, Neuro-Physiotherapist of H-Spring Foundation, along with Shri Kagkang Barman. The team conducted clinical evaluations, gait assessments, mobility assessments and necessary measurements to ensure that the devices would meet the individual needs of the beneficiaries.

Following the clinical assessments and fittings, the Foundation distributed 12 Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) and six insole arch supports today. The AFOs were provided to improve gait alignment, stabilize weak ankles and provide essential weight-bearing support, thereby enhancing the daily mobility of the beneficiaries. The arch support insoles were intended to improve structural balance, absorb shock and reduce discomfort while walking or running.

The initiative aimed to reduce physical barriers, alleviate discomfort and promote greater mobility and independence among children with special needs by providing customized assistive devices and corrective orthotics.

The successful implementation of the initiative was made possible through the collective goodwill and social responsibility of 29 donors. The H-Spring Foundation expressed its sincere gratitude to all contributors and donors for their generous support towards the welfare and rehabilitation of children with special needs.

The Foundation reaffirmed the importance of collective efforts in improving the quality of life of CWSNs and enabling them to lead more comfortable, confident and independent lives. (DIPRO)