During trying times amid a pandemic, it's important to remember what you have. Hopefully, health, friends, family, and good food make the list for readers.

On the other hand, as we all know, it's important that individuals with needs get the assistance they require. Take, for instance, the experience of a Twitter user with Ménière’s disease who took to the SNS platform to express her gratitude.

Earlier in the year, we also covered politicians who are fighting for the rights of the disabled. The special needs community in Japan has been historically neglected, and people with disabilities often report that they feel "invisible." Fortunately, the political environment is shifting, and candidates with conditions such as ALS and cerebral palsy have been elected as representatives throughout the country.

An important device

Recently, manga artist Usasa (@usasa21) penned a piece that caught our eye. A deaf mother, she understandably was confronted with the problem of knowing when her newborn daughter was crying. The issue was particularly challenging at night when her daughter would often breastfeed. Fortunately, she found a way to manage the issue which she detailed in this manga strip:

Indeed, it seems her watch device made all the difference in helping her be the most attentive mother possible. Hopefully, manufacturers continue to develop and improve similar devices so that other deaf mothers can benefit.

Readers clearly agree. They commented:

If you liked this manga, you can find more like it on Usasa’s Twitter page. Enjoy!