Kathmandu, Feb. 21 -- Mendrel Sherab Seldon, a 12-year-old with mobility issues, had great difficulty writing since a young age. Because of it, she had a hard time at school. But in the Assistive Technology Makeathon held in Thimpu, Bhutan last year, she got access to assistive devices-finger grip and pencil holders-thanks to which, she can now write with greater ease.

In the second iteration of the Makeathon, Seldon was given a better developed assistive device as per the feedback and results from her year-long use.

This is an example of how even small interventions like assistive devices can make a transformative impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

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