Cheng-Yen Chen, William Chyan, Zhiwei Tay, Jarey Wang ABSTRACT The goal of this project is to construct a device that will enable individuals with lower body disabilities to independently transport their kayak between their vehicle and the water. The device consists of four parts: 1) a Modified Wheelchair, 2) a Front Attachment, 3) a […]
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Med-Ease: Facilitating the Occupation of Opening Medicine Bottles (University of Toronto)
By David McNaughton on June 14, 2012 in 2012, Job & Environmental Accommodation, Student Design Challenge Finalists
Prina Cohen, Ana Talag, Sorin Uta ABSTRACT To occupational therapists (OTs), enabling our clients to be independent in their self-care is vital for their participation in everyday life. For many older adults, medication plays a large role in their day-to-day activities including the opening of child-resistant containers/medicine bottles. However, more studies are posing that motor […]
Quicker Picker Upper (Duke University)
Jon Usher, Ankit Jain, Chris Radford (RESNA1256SDC) ABSTRACT Our client, Tina, is an adult female with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). FSHD is a hereditary, degenerative muscle disease characterized by muscle weakness of the face, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. Commonly, people with FSHD have difficulty with balance and about 30% have one or more […]
Assistive Device for Manually Handicapped Workers (John Brown University)
Jesse Griffith & Ryan Thomas ABSTRACT We worked with the Elizabeth Richardson Center, Inc. in Springdale, Arkansas, who assists physically and developmentally handicapped individuals in a variety of ways. The vocational development segment of ERC employs handicapped individuals in various tasks. The major task accomplished by the handicapped employees at ERC is the separation and […]
The Easy-Reach Bookbag [Duke University]
AUTHORS Auriel August, Ophelia Chua, Jesse Liu, Kartik Pawar ABSTRACT This device was designed to provide independence to a middle-school aged client with TAR syndrome in the classroom and around school. The device is pulled behind the user, and supports the weight of its contents independently, reducing stress on the client’s joints. The device […]
Low-Cost Adjustable Prosthetic Leg (Louisiana Tech University)
Jenee’ C. Jordan, Clint L. Beaird, Lauren E. McCalmont, and Kyle D. Neufeld designed a low cost adjustable prosthetic limb with a detachable carbon fiber resin composite (CFRC) foot for children in developing countries.
The Design and Evaluation of a Universal Clamp for a Wheelchair Lay-Tray System (University of Pittsburgh)
By David McNaughton on June 13, 2012 in 2012, Job & Environmental Accommodation, Wheeled Mobility Technologies
Genevieve M. Jerome, Joshua Telson, & Mahender Mandala ABSTRACT Manual wheelchair users have reported “discomfort” and “reduced productivity” from performing tasks such as school work and writing on areas not designed to fit around their chairs. Bending over and reaching to write on unconventional desks and tables give wheelchair users poor posture that can lead to […]
Seed Planting Assistive Device Entourage (SPADE) (Duke University)
To accommodate work in 4×8’ raised beds, the spacing rods can be connected in a four-lane parallel grid using connecting rods and L, T, and I connectors. The same connectors can be used to chain the four spacing rods in series to produce a 16-foot rod for use on long ground rows. Two types of […]
The Smart Pill Box (University of Alberta)
By David McNaughton on June 13, 2012 in 2012, Job & Environmental Accommodation, Other, Semi-Finalist
Statistics currently show that medication adherence is a significant problem in the healthcare system. To improve medication adherence we developed The Smart Pillbox, with a web-based application and mobile application to help patients take their medications. The device addresses the functional issues of adherence, portability, monitoring, notification, and cleaning.
Portable Sunshade [Duke University]
Henry Hwang, John Lee, Tamara Louie, Nicholas Ong (Duke University) designed a portable sunshade to provide a pleasant gardening experience for people with disabilities.