Our mobility solutions.

The Joshi.

Our Joshi (pronounced Joe-she) is a thoughtfully designed, lightweight aluminum modular prosthetic lower limb system.

Named in honor of our pioneer prosthetist, Dhiren Joshi, the Joshi provides more affordable and sustainable prosthetic solutions - thereby increasing the accessibility, quality, and modernization of prosthetic limbs in low and middle income countries. Featuring a sleek and minimal design with a smooth aesthetic, the Joshi utilizes lightweight aluminum technology. It serves as a mobility aid our CoolKids are proud to use, improving self-esteem, combating social stigma, and offering them the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

Orthotic braces.

We provide high-quality clubfoot braces and orthopedic-grade polypropylene sheets, which are used to fabricate customized orthotic braces and lower limb prosthetic sockets that are as unique as every CoolKid.

We use polypropylene because of its longevity, affordability, recyclability, and compatibility with many different climates and technologies. By equipping our programs with choice - including polypropylene that comes in a variety of skin-tones, sizes, and thicknesses, we ensure customization for every child’s prosthetic and orthotic needs. The right fit improves aesthetic, comfort, confidence, and quality of life for CoolKids.

Wheelchairs.

Customized for each individual and their unique needs, our wheelchairs are high-quality and adhere to international standards and certifications.

We work with our programs to pre-order appropriately fitted wheelchairs from our partnerships with CLASP, and Participant Assistive Products. For children who spend a minimum of 10-12 hours per day in their chair, an appropriately fitting wheelchair is essential to avoiding secondary health complications, such as muscular rigidity and pressure sores, and the pain and discomfort that is caused by ill-fitted chairs. Our chairs support the upper body when required, help our CoolKids breathe and eat easier, maneuver smoothly around often rugged terrains, and improve quality of life.

 Committed to transparency.

Making it easy to see the difference you make.

From requiring detailed reports for every CoolKid treated, to close relationships with our programs in the field, we’re committed to transparency and ensuring every child receives the high quality of care they deserve, while also educating our donors and advocates on the difference they make.

In the office.

Our comprehensive ALTSO Management System (AMS) provides valuable insight into patient data, devices provided, requisite follow-up care, and inventory management of our products; reports are required for every patient treated under our programs. 

In the field.

We conduct annual site visits to our programs to ensure proper management and efficacy, and to confirm the highest quality care available is being provided on a continual basis.

On The Community.

You can stay up to date with your impact by following our blog, The Community. 

 How to apply.

To expedite the vetting process, orthopedic service providers interested in becoming an ALTSO Program Partner, must meet the following requirements.

• The Organization agrees to have the capacity to financially support its own overhead expenses and staff salaries.

• The Organization agrees to have the finances and human resources to manage import duties, fees and taxes, customs procedures and logistics, and or tax exemption processes on imported goods efficiently and effectively.

• The Organization must be a legally registered entity in its country of operations and should have formal documentation attesting to this (i.e., registration number, registration document, and/or agreement with government allowing the clinical orthopedic service provider to operate locally).

• The Organization must be authorized to receive product support from the United States of America, the European Union, the Republic of India, and the People's Republic of China.

• The Organization agrees to not discriminate against children on any basis, including but not limited to race, religion, culture or creed. The program must complement ALTSO’s objective of providing free orthopedic care to children with limb disabilities (newborn to 21 years of age) in emerging countries.

• The Organization agrees to not charge for medical consultations, evaluations, treatments, devices or any other services provided to patients via ALTSO's support.

• The Organization agrees that any product support provided by ALTSO is strictly prohibited to be sold or resold for profit.

• The Organization agrees to not provide orthopedic related services to patients outside its owned and operated clinics.

• The Organization must own and operate an in-house prosthetic, orthotic, or wheelchair workshop.

• The Organization must staff certified prosthetists and orthotists (CPO’s), certified prosthetic & orthotic technicians, certified physiotherapists, and certified wheelchair provision specialists.

• The Organization must staff personnel that are trained and experienced in the provision of manual wheelchairs in less-resourced settings.

• The Organization must not discriminate against its employees or job applicants on any basis, including disability, to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce.

• The Organization agrees to keep and maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date patient health records and photo documentation using ALTSO's online reporting system for all patients treated under ALTSO's program. At minimum, the Organization must update patient data on a monthly basis.

• The Organization agrees to have the capabilities to provide adequate and routine follow-up care to ensure that continuum care is provided to each patient as he/she grows.

• The Organization agrees that the Organization will work with ALTSO for the purpose of assisting children and adolescents with limb disabilities from birth up to 21 years of age, regardless of other work carried out by the Organization.

For more information on how to become one of our program partners, please fill out the below form.