A boy from Tasmania's north-west has a disability that means he has shortened limbs and could not put deodorant on by himselfThe boys were introduced through a program aimed at bringing together students from mainstream and support schools"It's a bit hard to get it under my arms, I was struggling," he said.
"When I started going up to the Support School, I wanted to help and make it easier for people," he said. Matty has a very rare blood disorder called Fanconi anaemia, which prevents bone marrow from properly creating new blood cells, which has caused his shortened limbs and stature.Matty uses the holder as an extension of his arm so he can put on his own deodorant.
"When I saw him using his iPad with his shortened limbs, I thought that was cooler than just me using a phone," Murphy said.The Montello Primary 3D printer and computer, where students can design their own projects."He's been very good and my friend for a long time so he'll be my friend forever and ever," he said.
maximhorwitz - good story!
Great job, Murphy!!!
More news like this, please.