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Sanjay Joshi - Nehal Gas Agency Dear Ferdi, Very correctly it is said that we, physically challenged people don't need sympathy, what we need, I understand , is the BOOSTER. Yes, FERDIE you boost our Efforts, our Ego and truly contours our Ectasy, like people say, "The dream came true". I, Sanjay Joshi who struggled for nearly a decade, economically, mentally and apparently physically to give my identity an existence. I always felt (especially after the accident) that I personally don't don't do anything. I am just a puppet with all controls in His hands may it be for small matters or for big decisions. Exactly that's what happened when I was in Spectra Motors and was trying to adjust my wheelchair from different angles. When I had almost decided to buy a Zen Automatic, since there were no other options. But HE sent me to 'Ferdie' through on Mr. Vinod Noronha and … the person who mobilizes our limited functions in an automobile did the 'WONDERS'. I was showered with proud pats not only by my friends and relatives but also by strangers and passerbys with their eyeballs rolling up and down. Yes, the unique thing, which my most modest motorman has done that I have become totally independent i.e. if I wish to take my wife and kid all alone to, say … Bulsar, I CAN GO and that too not in an expensive Automatic vehicle but in an economically affordable Gypsy. He designed it as per my dreams and desires and so perfectly modified it that not only me but my wife and daughter call him an Angle of God to bring a happy 'U' turn in our family. I cannot help myself but to adore a person who even looks alike Mr. Ferdie Rodriques. May God create many such Ferdies to activate physically challenged community. Yours Highly Obliged. Sanjay Joshi
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Paul Smith - The British Council Dear Ferdi, I'm am writing to thank you for the tremendous effort you put into modifying the Mehendra Voyager for the use of Professor Stephen Hawking during his recent visit to Mumbai. The vehicle was perfectly adapted in every way to suit his needs. That is had to be sent all the way to Delhi is a testimony to your success. We are proud to have someone like you in this city, and commend the passion which you put into helping the disabled to acquire a sense of self-reliance. With best Wishes Paul Smith
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| Bhavin Ashar - Rhone-Poulenc (India) Limited Dear Ferdi, Hi! How are you? I have started learning my Maruti 800. It's a great experience. Being a physical disable I used to think that it will be difficult for me to drive a car and I'll be dependent on driver. However, your device has made it so simple that I'm driving like a normal fellow. Ferro Equip has equip me in friendly manner to use this vehicle. I was really disappointed after talking at Maruti's office that they have stopped manufacturing Maruti 800 for disabled people. But your meeting has given a ray of hope for me. In fact, the owner of driving school and whosoever (including my company's official as they have spend money for their manager) have seen this modified car have really admired and mentioned that it's really a brain to device this sort of mechanism. It's very safe and chance of happening any accident is not there as break and accelerator is functioning on opposite side. Well, I'll come and see you one of these days after perfect learning. Thanks for making like so easy. I'm sure many best wishes and blessings of disabled peoples will be with you. Best Regards, Bhavin Ashar
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Dear Shri Rodricks, Words fail to express my sincere gratitude and countless thanks for the wonderful and selfless zeal with which you have single handedly modified my car to suit my physical disability. It is indeed thrilling to be able to use the car like any other normal person, due to the wonderful arrangement in the clutch systems which work both ways i.e. normally as well as for persons afflicted like me. So far I had no complaints in the system which is in use over the last two years all due to your efforts which are highly laudable. I thank you additionally for the guidance, tips and advice's given so far as also the prompt attention afforded to me as and when sought. May the Almighty's choicest blessings be showered on you and your family and keep up the good work for challenged people as also the normal ones. Wishing the very best and hoping to reciprocate in my small way as and when desired. Your Sincerely K.K.Holkar
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Nitin Goyal - Siemens Public Communication Networks Ltd. Dear Mr. Rodricks, I wish to thank you for giving me the independence I dreamt of! A road accident 6 years ago left me a paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair. I fought back and re-built my life, completed my MBA and joined the Treasury function of Siemens. I excelled in my work and had an active social life but was dependent on others for mobility. I craved for independence on the road and to be able to go where-ever I wanted, when-ever I wanted. When i learnt about the Driving-Helper you provide for conversion of Automatic Transmission cars, it was a dream come true. My Zen has added the Zen to my life. It has given me the independence that I always dreamt of, and now my life seems as normal as it was before the accident. The Driving-Helper being a simple lever system, is very easy to use and is also very safe and my Dad is also at peace about my safety. The thoughtful additions of horn, lights and blinker controls male operation all the more easy and safe. Please accept my most sincere thanks for giving me the mobility I wanted. With kind regards Nitin Goyal
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Savarino D'souza- Astt. Mgr. Vijaya Bank Matunga Branch Thank you. Not enough for what you have done for me. You have gone out of your way to help me. You have not only helped me with the modification of the car but also gave me time to pay for the same. I suppose your only aim being that I should have a car of my own. This just shows your commitment to your cause, your dream of helping the disadvantaged, persons with disability to acquire safe and independent mobility. To make us self reliant and confident on the roads. Most persons in your position would have just altered the car but you always made yourself available whenever I phoned you, trying to solve a problem, providing me with tips for driving which I must admit were very valuable. It just helped me polish my driving day by day. Your modification is a very unique piece of innovation. Very difficult to imagine. It is very simple and easy to operate specially for a person who requires all controls operated by hand. This is proved as i as a person who has never driven any type of vehicle before has adapted extremely well to the system in a period of just 2 months(about 40 hours of driving). This car has made me feel that I too can drive like any other person. Thank you once again. May you be successful in all your endeavours. All The Best Savarino D'souza
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Dear Friends Ferdie modified a Toyota Qualis for me – AND THAT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER I am in a wheelchair due to muscular dystrophy so getting in & out of a car was pretty difficult for me – so my going out was limited – then abt a year & half back I met Ferdie & he agrred to modify a quails such that my wheel chair could go right in thru a ramp. The result is amazing – not only did he modify the car for the wheelchair to roll in using a portable ramp but also raised the roof for my height requirements. What was lovely is the personal touches that Ferdie added – like Glass in the roof for viewing, proper secure fastners for wheelchair to be in place, a little folding seat for next to my wheelchair, modified seats at back for other passengers, a fan & mobile charger socket for me, etc. He even modified my wheelchair so that a headrest could be attached to avoid jerks to my neck – so you can see what great interest Ferdie takes in doing this. I have a little daughter, who I can now comfortably take out as often as she likes & our weekly family outing is something my wife, me & my daughter look forward to. All this has been made possible by the wonderful work done by Ferdie. I thank him from the bottom of my heart & wish him all the best & all the luck in making many more people as happy as me.
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