Supporting people after a disabling accident

Dear Difteur-ses,

Last week was the second remobilization trip of the year - winter version for our Île-de-France branch. Five people with disabilities and five so-called able-bodied people, who didn't know each other, set off for Serre Chevalier.

They were particularly lucky about the weather, and there was exceptional understanding between all the participants. It was an opportunity for some of them to get back into skiing, paragliding and dog sledding, in a magnificent setting; but also to have dedicated times to work on mobility, muscle strengthening, regaining self-confidence and fighting against discrimination thanks to the handi-handicapped mix.

A big thank you to you who enable us to make this possible!

Dear difteurs,

Self-esteem is an essential lever in rebuilding after an accident. Without it, it's hard to envisage a new lease on life. 🦋

It's from this conviction that Comme les Autres en Nouvelle-Aquitaine ran its Self-Esteem - Men project in Bordeaux in February.

For three days, several men with motor disabilities took part in a unique experience, where self-confidence, relationship with the body and intimate life were placed at the heart of exchanges, so that they could share in a smaller circle and this without taboos, on subjects that can sometimes be intimate.

💡 A project thought as a progression towards better self-understanding and successful reintegration.

Thanks to varied and complementary workshops, everyone was able to progress at their own pace:

✅ Self-defense to regain confidence in one's physical abilities

✅ Sexology to tackle intimate life without taboos

✅ Photo shooting & well-being treatments to reconcile with one's image

✅ Town outings and convivial moments to break isolation and strengthen ties

An essential project, which shows just how much support is not limited to medical care, but extends to rebuilding the individual as a whole.