{"id":425,"date":"2024-10-15T10:53:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T10:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erp-bangladesh.website\/dds-society.org\/?p=425"},"modified":"2025-06-28T14:20:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T14:20:37","slug":"assistive-device-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/index.php\/2024\/10\/15\/assistive-device-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistive Device Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"425\" class=\"elementor elementor-425\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a8cec e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c9a8cec\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-819fba6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"819fba6\" 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elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c76239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Assistive Device Giving program by DDS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28186b8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28186b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08b32df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"08b32df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1019\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-copy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-copy-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-469db72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"469db72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Providing support to DDS beneficiaries foamily members.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98ce64 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c98ce64\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67f8de6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"67f8de6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1020\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-copy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dds-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-copy-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f550d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98f550d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Support from DDS in 2024<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ac4741d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ac4741d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f26f394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f26f394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assistive Device Giving Program of DDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Enabling Mobility, Independence, and Dignity for Persons with Disabilities<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Disabled Development Society (DDS)<\/strong> is dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities across Bangladesh. One of its most impactful initiatives is the <strong>Assistive Device Giving Program<\/strong>, which provides essential mobility and support devices to individuals with physical, visual, and hearing impairments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purpose of the Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Assistive Device Giving Program aims to reduce physical barriers, promote independence, and improve the quality of life for disabled individuals. Many people with disabilities in Bangladesh lack access to basic assistive tools due to poverty, lack of awareness, or limited availability in rural areas. DDS bridges this gap by distributing devices that restore function, enable access to education and employment, and foster dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Assistive Devices Provided<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wheelchairs<\/strong> \u2013 For individuals with mobility impairments to regain independence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crutches and Walking Frames<\/strong> \u2013 To support walking and balance for those with limb weaknesses or injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White Canes<\/strong> \u2013 For the visually impaired to navigate their surroundings confidently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Braille Slates and Books<\/strong> \u2013 To help blind children access education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hearing Aids<\/strong> \u2013 For those with hearing loss to improve communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prosthetics and Orthotics<\/strong> \u2013 To support limb loss or deformities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modified School Desks and Writing Tools<\/strong> \u2013 For children with physical challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification and assessment of beneficiaries in both urban and rural areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing distribution events at community centers, DDS offices, or door-to-door delivery in special cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training sessions on the proper use and maintenance of devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up visits to ensure continued benefit and adjustment of devices if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with health professionals and technical partners for customization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>DDS\u2019s Assistive Device Giving Program has helped hundreds of disabled individuals reclaim mobility, attend school, gain employment, and participate in social life with confidence. For many, a simple device becomes a life-changing tool that breaks isolation and dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Future Goals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>DDS plans to expand this program further by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing the stock and variety of assistive devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnering with government hospitals, international donors, and CSR programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing a permanent Assistive Device Resource Center in Dhaka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assistive Device Giving program by DDS Providing support to DDS beneficiaries foamily members.\u00a0 Support from DDS in 2024 Assistive Device Giving Program of DDS Enabling Mobility, Independence, and Dignity for Persons with Disabilities The Disabled Development Society (DDS) is dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities across Bangladesh. One of its most impactful initiatives is the Assistive Device Giving Program, which provides essential mobility and support devices to individuals with physical, visual, and hearing impairments. Purpose of the Program The Assistive Device Giving Program aims to reduce physical barriers, promote independence, and improve the quality of life for disabled individuals. Many people with disabilities in Bangladesh lack access to basic assistive tools due to poverty, lack of awareness, or limited availability in rural areas. DDS bridges this gap by distributing devices that restore function, enable access to education and employment, and foster dignity. Types of Assistive Devices Provided Program Activities Impact DDS\u2019s Assistive Device Giving Program has helped hundreds of disabled individuals reclaim mobility, attend school, gain employment, and participate in social life with confidence. For many, a simple device becomes a life-changing tool that breaks isolation and dependency. 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