Maytal Wax, 52, a mother of 15-year-old twins, lives in Tel Aviv.
On Purim 1996, Maytal was severely wounded in a terrorist attack in Dizengoff Center. Maytal suffered multi-systemic injuries and complex orthopedic injuries. Her left leg was amputated above the knee, and her right leg was completely crushed. Maytal has gone through a lengthy rehabilitation process, and today she moves around in a wheelchair, uses a prosthesis, a unique shoe, and can walk very short distances with crutches. Maytal completed a master’s degree in social work and information management at Tel Aviv University. In her free time, Maytal rides a hand bike and enjoys dancing around in her wheelchair to the sounds of music. Today she is a dancer on the Israeli dancing team for wheelchairs, represents Israel and the IDF Disabled Veterans Organization in world competitions, and is an international medalist in Paralympic dance.
The challenge: Adapting the wheelchair for dancing
Maytal dances in a quick and easy wheelchair specially adapted to her needs. In her daily training and competitions, Maytal puts her prosthesis on, giving her stability, security, and allowing her to get up if necessary. The prosthesis makes dancing difficult for her, limiting her range of motion and ability to rotate while dancing. Additionally, due to the sharp and rapid dance movements, there is friction in the pelvic and abdominal area, creating discomfort and even bruises. Maytal is looking for a solution in a suitable seat or a change in her chair that will allow her to move freely and flexibly, improve her range of motion, and dance as best as possible.
