Designers: Amanda DeQuattro, Jamie Leong, David Houck, and Izundu Obi-onuoha
Client Coordinator: Dr. Melissa Scales
Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
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Figure 1: Therapeutic Pedal Car
INTRODUCTION
Our client is a four year old child with cerebral palsy who enjoys playing in a Little Tikes push car. However, because of his relative strength in […]
Designers: Matt Lerner, Robyn Schwartzman, Henry Shen
Client Coordinator: Jeff Kallio, Coach, Mid-South Fencers’ Club
Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves and Richard Goldberg
INTRODUCTION
Wheelchair fencing is a recognized Paralympic sport that was first introduced at the 1960 Games in Rome. Competitors’ wheelchairs are secured to a stationary frame on the ground, allowing for upper body […]
Designers: Auriel August, Ophelia Chua, Jesse Liu, Kartik Pawar
Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
Figure 1: The Easy Reach Bookbag
INTRODUCTION
Our client, a 13-year-old student with TAR syndrome, typically requires assistance carrying his books, laptop, and other supplies around school. The Easy Reach Bookbag is pulled behind the user and stands independently […]
Designers: Amogh Karnik, Dyuti Mahendru, Brittany Potter, Roshan Sadanani
Client Coordinator: Roger Schultz
Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
Figure 1. The Bopper
Introduction
Students in Mr. Schultz’s classroom at Riverside High School have limited opportunities to interact due to physical and cognitive disabilities. Mr. Schultz has found that many of the students enjoy […]
Designers: Laamia Islam, Anurag Kondapalli, Lydia Lim, Prithviraj Singha Roy
Client Coordinator: Roger Schultz
Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVnuaBfiku8
Figure 1. Switch-Controlled Ball Shooter
INTRODUCTION
Students with disabilities in Mr. Schultz’s classroom at Riverside High School enjoy physical, interactive activities. The goal of this project is to create a safe and fun device […]
Designers: Jennifer Chien, Bill Lee, Linda Ye, David Yudovich
Client Coordinator: Gena Brown
Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZY6r5VgYxE
Figure 1. Seed Planting Assistive Device Entourage
INTRODUCTION
Volunteers with disabilities at the Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina (GIENC) Nature Center experience difficulties with hole spacing, hole digging, and delicate seeding functions. The goal is […]
Designers: Taylor Jordan, Sarah Omenitsch, Catherine Ramsey, Margaret Upshur
Client Coordinator: Susan Salzberg
Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
Figure 1. Kitchen Kaddy
INTRODUCTION
Everyday kitchen tasks are often difficult for our client due to limited fine motor skills caused by Charcot Marie Tooth disease. The Kitchen Kaddy allows the client to transport kitchen […]
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