T. Subbulakshmi
Profile compiled by HCI volunteers - Aug. 2005
Sex: F
Age: 20
Date of Birth: May 27, 1985
Nature of Disability: Anterior Poliomyelitis (right lower limb)
Sponsorship Program: Youth Sponsorship/ Child Adoption
Date Sponsorship Began: March 2005
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Basic Education (programs previously completed) |
2+ (12th level), C computer language, MS Office, Typing in English |
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Course currently being studied |
Desktop publishing, typing in Tamil, applied for B.Com Program |
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Estimated date of completion |
Sept. 2008
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Future goals |
To begin a bachelor of commerce degree next year and attain a computer operating job in the future |
MEDICAL REPORT:
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Details of Disability (mobility) |
Anterior Poliomyelitis (right lower limb) |
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Special Requirements (appliances) |
None |
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Physical Therapy program |
Passive range of motion to right lower limb, strengthening exercises to both lower limbs, passive stretching right knee/hip/ankle, active assisted exercises |
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Improvements |
Muscle power and walking patterns in right left have improved |
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS:
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Strengths |
Strong computer skills, exceptional dancer and singer |
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Areas of Improvement |
Wants to improve English language skills, computer knowledge and toy making abilities |
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Hobbies |
She enjoys reading books, singing and dancing |
Subbulakshmi has been at Amar Seva Sangam for one year and has seen great improvements in her abilities since she has arrived. At the age of 20, she plans to begin a bachelor of commerce degree shortly as she has applied for the program. She comes to ASSA from the town of Thiruchitambalam and is the daughter of Thangapandian, a farmer, and Karuppammal, who is deceased. She has one older brother and one younger sister.
Subbulakshmi has a case of poliomyelitis in her right lower leg. Although polio causes muscle weakness, she is able to walk without the use of assistance. She has taken numerous courses while at Amar Seva, including courses in MS Office, C++ computer language and typing to help her with her future degree program and job.
One key benefit of studying at Amar Seva Sangam is the ability to continue to participate in a daily physiotherapy routine. She attends physiotherapy everyday for half an hour where she performs active leg strengthening exercises and gait training.
Subbulakshmi notes the great improvements she has seen in her mobility since she began coming to Amar Seva Sangam. She says she loves the environment here because everybody is working towards the same general goal, which is, overcoming a disability while actively seeking a quality education. Those close to her add that she is an extremely caring friend and a very good speaker. Subbulakshmi also extends a “thank you very very very much to HCI!”