Mykolaiv veteran presents manual to help people with amputations

A series of videos dedicated to making everyday life easier for veterans and civilians who have lost limbs was presented at the Faita veterans' space in Mykolaiv. The author of the project , Oleksandr Tereshchenko, demonstrated effective life hacks for performing everyday tasks without the help of hands.

On February 7, the veteran told Suspilne correspondents about this.

The main goal of the initiative is to inspire people to be independent and show that physical limitations are not an obstacle to a comfortable life. In the video, the author reveals purely practical aspects of everyday life - from cooking eggs and shaving on his own to refueling a lawn mower and driving a car. Special attention is paid to hygiene and medical self-care.

In particular, Oleksandr shared his own experience of how he thought it was impossible to put his own eyes in for years, but eventually managed to master this skill and get rid of his dependence on outside help. In addition to the video instructions, the project includes ten podcasts on social adaptation and an electronic guide in comic book format that clearly explains the rules for using adaptive devices.

The presentation was attended by veterans, doctors, and relatives of the wounded, who noted the high motivational component of the initiative. One of the soldiers present said that Oleksandr's example helped him overcome self-pity and gave him the strength to move on, as the success of a man with a high amputation of both arms inspires much more than any words.

Oleksandr Tereshchenko, who was injured eleven years ago during the ATO, notes that his biggest motivation is the feedback from the military in hospitals. He says that he receives messages from defenders who, thanks to his suggestions, brushed their teeth or washed their faces for the first time.

It was these small victories that inspired the team to expand the project: now the veteran conducts workshops and presents his experience directly at rehabilitation centers across the country.

Катерина Глушко