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Developers: Matt Udelhofen, Yasha Saxena, Yash Bhatnagar Advisors: Tara Moore Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract This report covers the development of an assistive, automated wax dispensing device for a vocational rehabilitation center, Durham Exchange Club Industries (DECI). Workers at DECI are tasked with weighing out and packaging exactly 10.08 or 1.02 lbs of candle […] Developers: Anandita Ananthakumar, Karisma Desai, Niranjana Shashikumar Advisors: Andrew Scercy and Sarah Hartsock Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves
Abstract Severe intellectual disability affects life skills that include conceptual and practical skills. Our client Peter has severe intellectual disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and as a result has difficulty grasping the perception of […] Developers: Kailani Montane and Darshana Jaint Advisors: Brandi McDaniel and Sarah Hartsock Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves
Abstract Our client owns a home which is not wheelchair accessible, preventing people with wheelchairs from easily and safely entering the house. However, they did not want to build a permanent ramp which would use up the […] Developers: Hunter Hutchinson, Jenny Egerter Advisor: Nancy Lelle-Michel Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves
Abstract Proper insulin diffusion is crucial for successful blood sugar regulation in Type I diabetes. Our client has a visual impairment and peripheral neuropathy, meaning loss of sensation, in her fingers as a result of long-term diabetes and required the assistance […] Developers: Anchi Wu, Emily Hack, Grace Ying, Harrison Ferlauto Advisor: Laura Juel Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves, Chelsea Salinas Abstract While traumatic brain injury can result in many different symptoms, difficulty controlling body movements (a condition known as ataxia) is a very common consequence. Our client is a young adult who experiences significant ataxia […] Designers: Ben Hoover, Aishu Nag, Michelle Wang, David Williams Advisors: Brandi McDaniel, Quashanna Glass Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves, Chelsea Salinas Abstract Infants learn more about the world by exploring their surroundings on their own. Young children with visual impairments use mobility devices such as pre-canes to independently navigate their environment, and when they are […] Designers: Tamma Ketsiri, Feimei Liu, Kay Palopoli Advisors: Tara Moore, Scott Ruble Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves, Chelsea Salinas Abstract
Our clients, Sam and Clare, have cognitive disabilities that weaken their judgment skills. They began working at Durham Exchange Club Industries (DECI) in the hopes of overcoming vocational barriers in the local community. Their employment […] Designers: Collyn Heier, Nicholas Mayne, Varun Gudapati, Zachary Brown Advisors: Brandi McDaniel, Barbara Tapper Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves, Chelsea Salinas Abstract Our client, an elementary school student, has a walking disability due to a traumatic brain injury that he sustained early in life. He is easily distracted and speeds up while walking, causing him to […] Designers:Janet Saldana and Josh Wu Advisor: Lauren Spencer, Denise Moody, DeeDee French Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract Orange Enterprises services people in the community with disabilities by giving them jobs and the opportunity to earn money. One of the more difficult jobs currently involves making color blindness test kits. The high levels of judgement and […] Designers:Daniel Li and Raiyan Sobhan Advisor: Melissa Werz, OT, Steve Reznick, Ph.D. Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that afflicts many people in the United States each year [1]. Our client who has ALS displays many of the common symptoms of the disease. Our client wishes to continue his passion […] |