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AVENUEVANCOUVER, BC V5Z 2G9
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20TH ANNUAL STUDENT DESIGN EXPOSITION
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WELCOME TO THE 2009 SOLUTIONS STUDENT DESIGN EXPOSITION! Twenty years
ago a group of therapists and vendors, along with academics thought they should begin to expose
British Columbia post-secondary students to the fairly new arena of Assistive Devices.
The primary goal of SOLUTIONS remains as initially conceptualized. We are trying to informand inspire post-secondary students in British Columbia about the complexities and value ofassistive technology (AT). This learning experience often exposes them to Assistive Technology
users outside of their direct family many of whom are persons with disabilities across the
lifespan, the trials and tribulations of researching and designing an effective assistive device,and, last but not least, the market realities of how challenging it is to actually have an assistive
device end up in the real world.
Those of us working with clients, patients, and students believe strongly in SOLUTIONS asproviding valuable learning potential. Those many individuals contributing are to be thanked
and they include your faculty and staff, your mentors and victims of your gentle trials. I would
like to thank especially my colleagues at G. F. Strong Rehab Centre for assisting with the details,and the mentoring activities.
BC Rehab Foundation has been our perennial sponsor, and this year is no exception. The Boardof Directors have been terrific supporters on behalf of the 2,100 or so students over the past
twenty years I extend profound thanks.
We need to thanks those early innovators Ian Denison (GF Strong), Phil Mundy & Nancy
Balcom (PDG), and James Watzke (now Humber College).
Please, enjoy, share your feedback and knowledge with our contributors, and we hope to see you
back next year on Thursday, April the 15th, 2011, for our 21
st
Annual! If you have projects orideas you would like to see the students tackle, or are willing to be a mentor or subject please
review the Solutions web-site at www.assistive-technology.ca .
Doug Gayton2010 Solutions Chair
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University of British ColumbiaDepartment of Occupational Science &
Occupational Therapy
Faculty of MedicineCourse RSOT 519
Faculty: Donna Drynan, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
WRITE-On!Trina Carpenter & Naomi Dolgoy
Write-On! is an effective user friendly writing kit designed to assist people with functional limitations due to
dexterity issues. Write-On! applies several compensatory techniques toprovide people of all ages with the
opportunity to maintain their natural writing style with stability and structure. The comprehensive writing kit
is equipped with a built-in writing surface, three magnetic block stencils, writing tools, and a pad of lined
paper.
The built-in elevated writing surface is designed to promote upper arm stability and support the wrist in
flexion to facilitate optimal functional hand positioning. The three magnetic block stencils span the length
and width of a standard piece of lined paper, taking into account symmetry of size and spacing of letters.
Each stencil is composed of magnetic material to stabilize the paper by holding it in place, therefore
eliminating the need for bilateral hand coordination. The blocks on each stencil are graded from small,
medium, and large to account for various levels of writing skills, each with its own colour coordination. By
attaching easy to grasp ribbon on the top corner of each stencil, they are also adapted to assist in easy
removal.
The overall design is neutral to both age and hand dominance. Ultimately, Write-On! considers aspects of the
person, the environment, and the task itself to design a writing tool that puts meaning back into the occupation
of writing.
Hands Free LaundryChristine Symonds & Mandy Martinig
Our laundry basket will consist of light material and will have a ergonomically concave surface on one side.
This surface will have padded protection to increase the comfort of holding the basket against ones body and
allow for user to wear the basket and fit through a standard doorway. The basket will have a strap that holds
its position and is easy to slide on and off with the use of one hand. The strap will also consist of a shoulder
pad for comfort.
This basket is designed for individuals with limited upper limb use or those who need handrail stabilization
while carrying their laundry. The basket could also be useful for individuals with tremors or decreased upper
limb strength because it distributes the weight of the basket through out the body.
The Palm PaddleJana Morton & Anne Marsden
For this project, we will be working with a client who is having difficulty paddling/swimming in both a pool
and ocean environment. His current prosthetic device was developed as a result of him losing his medial four
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digits and medial three knuckles in a work-related accident. The prosthetic is a hook made of carbon
fibre and silicone putty and it fits over the stump of the clients hand. The device allows the client to currently
kite and surf however, swimming or paddling while doing these activities has proven to be very difficult.
For the Solutions Expo, our plan is to design an adaptive device that will attach to our clients current
prosthetic hook that will allow him to effectively paddle in water. It is predicted that the new adapted device
will be made of plastic or fibreglass for the interior and neoprene or webbing for the exterior. The clients
current hook, as well as the original mould, will be made available as needed. The client will also provide
additional silicone putty for the new adaptation. The anticipated time and cost of developing the device is
unknown at this time for it is dependent upon the materials chosen. However, the project team will try and
incorporate used or already produced materials to keep costs low.
The iChopHeidi Hatch & Karson Wong
The iChop is an adapted chopstick set designed for those who struggle with chopsticks. The iChop consists of
a chopstick set, a stick connector, finger loops, and has a non slip grip. This specialized device is intended
for those with decreased hand strength or motor control, those who are learning to eat with their non-dominant hand, or for children learning to use chopsticks. Fall in love with Oriental cuisine all over again
with the iChop!
The Hanger HelperDaniel Hannaford & Kevin Leaker
The Hanger Helper is a modification which can be made to any closet hanger bar which will provide a person
with limited range of motion or upper body weakness to easily access their hanging clothes in the closet. A
simple hinge or track system is applied to the ends of the hanger bar to allow it to move down and towards
the closet doors making hanging or the retrieval of clothing easier. By moving the bar forward, towards the
closet doors, the space below the closet bar is remains functional for regular storage of other items.
Hold Your TongueVivian Wong & Karen Chu
Persons with hemiplegia or limited range of motion in their lower extremities use a long-handled shoe horn to
put their shoes on. The purpose of this device is to allow an easier, adapted way of putting shoes on that
requires the use of minimal leg strength and control.
However, in using the long handled shoe horn, the tongue of the shoe often gets stepped on or pushed into the
shoe (as opposed to staying on top of the foot). This is especially an issue for clients who do not have the
control necessary to guide their foot properly into the shoe. Thus, hold your tongue will stabilize the tongueof the shoe, ensuring that it wont get stuck under the foot.
This device is discrete and does not compromise aesthetics for two reasons: the Velcro is attached on the
inside of the tongue, so it is not visible to others. In addition, the hook ensemble can be taken off after the
client puts their shoe on.
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One-Hand-CAN PeelerLeah DeBlock & Christie Slanina
In carrying out our own meal preparation, we recognized that peeling vegetables requires two hands and it
would be difficult to accomplish with one. In developing our assistive device we considered individuals who
may have muscle weakness, hemiplegia, amputation or other conditions that compromise the use of one hand.
The One-Hand-CAN Peeler is mounted on a standard kitchen table, is easy to use and a must-have for anyone
who loves to cook.
The Tap-A-Text: An Assistive Device for Text MessagingSarah Caswell & Laura McClymont
We wanted to make a device that would help young adults with disabilities communicate with their peers the
same way all young adults do. We plan to use an amorphous thermoplastic for the body of the device. It will
sit under the clients fingers (near the proximal interphalangeal (pip) joint) will be secured on the top with an
adjustable Velcro strap. From the body, a narrow projection will extend downward approximately 5 cm. For
this projection we plan to use the same thermoplastic so that we can mould the end of the projection
appropriately for pushing cell phone key pads.
The Bag DetectiveBronwyn Reelie & Allison Dolan
Both of us have problems keeping track of our personal items. Whether it is our shoes at a party, our purse at
home, or finding our bag on the carousel at an airport, we misplace or have difficulties finding our things on a
daily basis. This made us reflect on how difficult it would be to keep track of our personal items if we had a
visual impairment. Our solutions project is a small device with a separate remote that can be inserted or
attached to any piece of luggage, handbag or even a pair of shoes. The remote is programmed into the owners
cell phone and triggers an audio alarm and/or a flashing light to help locate the item that the device is attached
to. This device will help people with visual impairments feel more confident in environments where they are
required to part with their belongings.
Adapted Magnetic ScrabbleEmily Carley & Laura Blackadar
Background: We are interested in addressing leisure for our Solutions 2010 design project because of its
importance for quality, satisfaction, and enjoyment of life particularly for individuals with a disability.
Motivation for this project came from our own love for the game of Scrabble and from someone near and
dear who shares our love and has difficulty playing.
Targeted audience: Our specific consumer has limited fine motor skills including difficulty with grasp,
pinch, and strength. These limitations make it very difficult to pick up, manipulate, arrange and place
Scrabble tiles. Ultimately, we are interested in designing an aesthetically pleasing and fun version of
Scrabble; one that could work with any audience and is accessible to individuals with poor fine motor skills.
Plan: The main principle will be to use a magnetic finger sock to pick up tiles, thereby eliminating the need
to pinch or grasp. Small magnets will be fixed to the face of each tile directly above the letter. To prevent
the tiles from sticking to one another in the bag, the charge on the tiles will be the same. The neoprene sock
will contain at the tip and oppositely charged magnet to facilitate pick up. Because using the traditional
Scrabble tile stand requires fine motor skills, we propose constructing a simple screen that would allow the
player to arrange the tiles on the table surface. Pressure and gravity will assist the player in dislodging the tile
from the finger sock to the Scrabble board. We dont anticipate this will require excessive fine motor skills.
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Just Zip-It Running ShoesShannon Len & Anna Radomski
We feel that everyone has the right to wear running shoes which are aesthetically appealing and keep up with
current athletic trends and fashion. Our adaptive running shoe is designed for people who lack the ability to
perform fine motor skills necessary for tying laces and who lack the manual dexterity for loosening up a
tightly fitted running shoe. This shoe is ideal for walking, jogging, running, sports, or any indoor or outdoorrecreations and activities.
Targeted populations: -rheumatoid arthritis
-intention tremor
-limited MCP and IP flexion/extension
-phalangeal contractures
-deformities of hands/fingers
How It Works:We have modified a typical athletic style running shoe by cutting the inner side of the shoe diagonally and
sewing in a zipper on the inner side of the shoe running lengthwise from toe to ankle diagonally. When
unzipped, the shoe folds open to allow for easy fitting of foot in shoe. The laces remained tied at all times as
it is not necessary to tie or untie them to put the shoe on. The laced up shoes may be secured with transparent
super glue to ensure they do not come undone (this may be done after the consumer has fitted the shoe anddetermined how tight they would like the laces to be). The wearer simply inserts their foot into the unzipped
shoe and hooks their thumb or finger in a small elastic loop attached to the zipper while pulling upwards to
zip up the shoe.
Need for this product:
We feel that many adaptive shoes on the market are not aesthetically pleasing and have limited styles and
colors to choose from. Overall the adaptations make the shoe appear different and conspicuously adapted
(i.e. velcro or slip-on). As our adaptation is discrete, it enables the shoe to appear non - adapted and gives the
wearer more choice of the style and type of shoe they wear.
Effectiveness
Testimonials from friends and family members have indicated that the shoe is comfortable, easy to don and
doff, aesthetically appealing, discretely adapted, functional, and looks like a normal athletic shoe. Thosewho have tested out the shoe have expressed an overall satisfaction.
Shopping Cart HammockAnneli Luts & Chelsea Soles
The purpose of this device is to alleviate the need to bend and lift while using a shopping cart. It will be
useful for a variety of individuals including people with back pain, limited range of motion and the elderly.
From personal experience working in retail, we observed that some individuals (often, the elderly) could only
put their groceries in the top basket because they were unable to bend down to access the main area of the
cart. However, the top basket of the cart was too small for all their groceries and they were unable to carry a
hand basket.
An additional reason for focusing on this device is the increasing elderly population. Currently, the proportion
of Canadians sixty-five and over comprises about thirteen percent of the population (Chappell, McDonald &
Stones, 2008) and it is projected to reach over twenty percent in 2036 (Gee, 1995). Older adults experience
changes in their bodies with age which make it more difficult and dangerous to bend and lift. For example,
bone density decreases and joints become less flexible which limits movement and creates stiffness.
Additionally, vertebral discs may become more compressed and lead to loss of flexibility and pain (Ferrini &
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Ferrini, 2008). By using this simple device, many individuals can continue to independently engage
in shopping.
Almost everyone will experience acute back pain at some point in their life and chronic back pain affects
approximately nice percent of Canadians aged 12 and older (Currie & Wang, 2004). Back pain has many
causes such as bending and lifting using incorrect body mechanics and repetitive motions involving the back
(AAOS, 2009). It is easy to strain your back while quickly bending and lifting groceries out of the shopping
cart at the checkout of a grocery store. This is especially true if you are lifting heavy items such as bags of
flour or four litre jugs of milk out from the bottom of the cart. As people age, changes occur in the spine that
may make individuals more susceptible to back injury or pain especially from repetitive motions. In most
people, back pain is short lived but for an elderly person, the repetitive task of unloading a full shopping cart
may cause some pain and this can be prevented. Furthermore, for people with existing back pain, the
discomfort is often aggravated by bending over and/or lifting. (AAOS, 2009)
The Shopping Cart Hammock is a simple cost effective way to eliminate the need to bend and reach deep into
the shopping cart. Our product fits on any standard shopping cart and is easily put into place with Velcro
straps. The hammock is suspended about 5 inches below the top of the shopping cart making it a convenient
height to easily place groceries into the cart and remove groceries from the cart without straining and
bending. The shopping cart hammock is made of a strong durable fabric that holds a large amount of
groceries much more than using the basket alone. With our design, the basket remains usable in order to
separate your delicate grocery items such as bread, eggs, fruit, etc. The best part is once your are donegrocery shopping the Shopping Cart Hammock is easily removed from the cart and then folded up small
enough to conveniently fit into your purse! The Shopping Cart Hammock will last hundreds of trips to the
grocery store and can be machine washed at home as needed.
Adapted Shower CurtainMelissa Lee & Rachel Butcher
For many individuals, transferring independently in and out of a bath tub is hindered by chronic illness,
fatigue, imbalance and weakness. For these individuals, one of the easiest and least expensive solutions to this
issue is the use of a tub transfer bench (TTB). The TTB is an excellent tool to allow safe tub transfers as well
as the ability to bathe independently. Unfortunately, many individuals decline the use of a TTB because they
are unable to use their existing shower curtain with the bench because the bench protrudes outside of the tub.As a result, water spills onto the floor, resulting in a safety hazard and increased risk of falling. In the older
adult population, falls can easily result in a hip, knee or spinal injury. Also, physiological resilience declines
and usually, a longer recovery period is necessary after a fall. Falls often cause fractures, require joint
replacement surgery, or result in death. Hospitalization is usually expected, often extensive surgery is
needed, and intensive rehabilitation therapy is essential. Therefore, safety and fall prevention is an important
area to address due to the increasing trend of Canadians reaching the age of 65 in 2011.
For our solutions project, we will prevent the safety hazard of water on the floor during a bath, by adapting a
shower curtain in such a way as to fully enclose the tub despite the presence of a TTB.
Adjustable Lateral SupportEwa Kowalska & Eva Gonzalez Rangel
This adaptation will provide provisional lateral support for clients in health care facilities which do not have a
large array of wheelchair equipment available. This device is not intended as a permanent adaptation to a
facility wheelchair but it is intended to provide basic lateral support to clients who are waiting for their own
equipment. This provisional lateral support can easily be reused in different wheelchairs and different clients.
A metal twin rack is attached to the rare cane in the wheelchair by hose clamps. The lateral support is built of
a metal bracket covered by foam and fabric. This improvised support is then hooked to the twin rack and it
can then be readjusted to different heights to accommodate the needs of the client.
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The Nail Polish PartnerKim Butler & Melanie Souza
Purpose : To assist people who have the functional use of only one hand in
the self care task of nail polish application.
Population: People with hemiplegia, assuming they have good grip strengthand fine motor abilities in their unaffected hand and arm. People with an
upper limb amputation can also use this device to paint their remaining hand.
Why is there a need? People with hemiplegia have paralysis of one side of
their body which can affect the function in upper and lower extremities.
Hemiplegia is commonly observed in people who have sustained a stroke.
This physical limitation may affect ones ability to apply nail polish, a
potentially important self care occupation for maintaining ones appearance.
Many women value their physical appearance as it can be a major part of their
identity. After a stroke, which is a life altering event, it is important for
people to resume their participation in everyday occupations that they find
meaningful.
Wheel Chair Tire Cleaning MatErin Brown & Sean Lloyd
As a person enters their home / or facility, people who use a manual wheel-chairs could attach a device to
their wheelchair that would be attached by velcro. They would wheel their chair through one full rotation to
clean their entire wheel. This would prevent any unnecessary cleaning in a home, and allow a person who
uses a manual wheel-chair to freely use it inside and outside, even during a Vancouver winter! In order for
our solutions project to be a success, we will need to construct the cleaning device by using the following
materials: one scrub brush head, velcro and glue.
Modified Cribbage Game SetMichelle Newlands & Laura Lush
Leisure is a meaningful aspect in many peoples lives. Leisure tends to be overlooked in adaptive aid development, as
people do not see it as a priority compared to other areas such as self-care. For example, when looking through the
Sammons Preston catalogue, there is not a wide selection of leisure aids.
For the majority of the senior population, leisure activities take up a large portion of their day. One popular leisure
activity that is played among the senior population is cribbage. Fine motor control and manual dexterity are required
to play a regular game of cribbage. By adapting the cribbage kit, it allows for people who have difficulties
manipulating small objects and carrying out fine control movements to access this game (Radomski & Trombly,
2008). Therefore, we proposed to modify the cribbage game. We developed a modified cribbage kit that includes
card-holders, pegs and an enlarged cribbage board.
We created a variety of adapted pegs for different populations. The T-shaped peg allows a person with arthritis to
easily pick up and move the peg with minimal dexterity. The wrist loop peg allows a client with limited finger
movement and strength to use the larger wrist flexors and extensors to lift up and push in the peg. The ball peg
provides a comfortable, wide grip. The wide grip pegs keeps the wrist in a neutral position and can be used by clients
with weak grip strength. A non-adapted peg will be provided for clients who want to improve and maintain dexterity
and fine motor control. The board is made of wood and is enlarged from the typical cribbage board size. The board is
portable as it can fold in half. The card-holders are made of wood and are fashioned with grooves to hold the cards.
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The Radson ScrubLaura Radigan & Sarah Rinas
Our device is called the Radson Scrub and is modeled after a soap filled dish-cleaning wand. The Radson
Scrub will look like a cane, with a handle on one end and a body scrub sponge on the other end. The body of
the cane will be made of hollow plastic, which will be filled by the client with liquid soap or body wash. Onthe end with the sponge, there will be a few holes in the plastic to allow soap to soak through. The handle of
the cane will allow the clients to have a better grip as well as making it easier for them to wash their back
with minimal shoulder movement.
Button Hook with a Guided ZipperCaitlyn DeBruyne & Thao Dao
It is a device with a button hook on one end, and a funnel shaped zipper guide on the other side. The funnel
allows the zipper to be guided to the hook.
Our target population is individuals who have impairments in fine motor skills and have difficultly with
buttons and zippers. For example, people with arthritis.
Adaptable Comfort Transfer BoardSasha Bossley & Jordana Comazzetto
The transfer board is designed for individuals who use a wheelchair with
swing-away/removable armrests. Individuals may self-transfer with a board,
or use assistance. This transfer board design came out of wheelchair user
complaints of transfer boards not combining marketable features, such as
comfort and stability.
The Adaptable Comfort Transfer Board aims to resolve this by including
these features and more:
- Vinyl top for easy sliding and cleaning
- Cushioned top for comfort
- Non-slip surface underneath for safety
- Pin adaptable to arm-rest hold diameter for stability
- Hardwood plywood for strength and durability
- User-friendly weight of only 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
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The Clipper - An Adaptive Toe Nail Clipper
Katherine Schelesny & Viara Nikolova
The Clipper is an adapted toenail clipper designed to meet the needs of a population who is unable to
independently cut their toenails using their hands. One is able to cut their toenails in a hands-free manner,
since the clipper is operated with the other foot. The Clipper is held in place with suction cups and it includes
Dycem for an anti-slip surface on the pedal and an adjustable magnifying glass.
Many people consider performing self-care occupations independently as an importance in their lives. When
faced with a disability or limitation that may cause one to require assistance with some of these activities of
daily living, it can become frustrating and discouraging. Foot care is one of the occupations that falls within
self-care and is something that may require daily or weekly attention. The Clipper was designed with this in
mind, and it eliminates the need to use ones hands when cutting toenails.
The population that The Clipper was designed for includes those who are unable to use their hands to perform
foot care. This is for individuals who either do not have the required range of motion in the hips to reach
their toes, or who do not have function in their hands; whether it be hand weakness or soreness, limited finger
dexterity or upper limb amputation. The Clipper offers individuals with these limitations the ability to
perform toenail clipping independently and safely.
The Yoghurt Lid LifterStephanie Van Citters & Silan Wong
A device to assist in opening yoghurt containers for individuals with decreased hand function.
The Hip Zip: the accessible accessoryKim McMurtry & An Luong
Our design is an adaptive clothing device which functions to reduce or eliminate the need to fasten buttons,
zippers, and other clothing closures on shirts and jackets. This device is a small transportable section of
fabric which will cover the existing closure on both sides of the article of clothing from top to bottom using
small magnets to secure. The magnetic device becomes the new alternate fastening for the article of clothing.
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University of British ColumbiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty: Machiel Van der Loos
Capstone Design Coordinator
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
These four projects are a part of the Capstone Design series. With regret we note the
final Capstone Design Project Celebration is being executed at the same time as
Solutions. Please review all the projects at:
http://www.mech.ubc.ca/industryalumni/45xcapstone.html
SideStix Sports Crutch Tool-less AttachmentMark Tanaka, Kevin McConville, Aidan Moore, & ValerieLebebvre
SideStix the First Sports Crutch - required a toolless attachment system
to permit the user to replace / change the crutch foot without hand tools
as the requirement/need changed due to terrain considerations.
SideStix is an innovative and original Made in British Columbia design
built for full functionality.
http://sidestix.com/
Gaze-Tracking Controlled:
Powered Neck Support for Persons with ALSColin Keightley, Zack Ross, Graeham Douglas, Enrico Guld, Fraser Macdonald, Stephen
Herbrik & Mark Hewett
A person with late-stage ALS may not have sufficient strength to hold up their head through the day. Most
current commercially available solutions to insufficient neck strength involve rigidly holding the head, which
does not offer the affected person an acceptable level of mobility.
In a continuing project at UBC Engineering, we have designed a user-controlled, powered device that
supports and moves the users head. The system integrates with a wheelchair or, with some modification,
practically any other chair. It restores mobility in two axes: the ability to look up and down, and to look left
and right. The device is designed to be controlled by eye-gaze tracking, showing the evolution of this
technology to its state today where it is able to control real world objects. It can also be controlled by a
button array and, potentially, other input methods as well, making the device compatible with as many users
as possible.
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Elevation A WheelchairDing Xu Yunfei Yan, Dang Zhu & Jinquan Zhen
Elevation is an everyday ultra-light rigid wheelchair with dynamic seat positioning. A user can instantly and
easily adjust in real-time their seat height and angle, as well as their backrest angle or tilt.
This wheelchair improves function, comfort, and versatility throughout all daily activities, while promoting
better health and independence.
This project researched and developed two new features for the Elevation wheelchair: control levers for
operation by people with impaired hand function, and a novel folding backrest.
Upper-extremity Exercise DevicePedram Hosseini, Arash Khezerlou, Behzad Ghods & Faramarz Assadi
A requirement for a passive/active exercise unit for the upper limbs was indicated.
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Emily Carr University of Art +DesignIndustrial Design Programme
Faculty: Louise St. Pierre,
Associate Professor & Assistant Dean;
Product and Interaction,Design and Dynamic Media
HeroAdrien Guenette
Hero wirelessly controls and connects hearing aids with various audio sources. This is a mobile solution that
invites users to view their settings at a glance and control features with the touch of a finger. The accessory
attaches to an iPhone and is controlled with a downloadable app, allowing users to connect their hearing aids
with Bluetooth devices, loop systems, FM systems, televisions, telephones, and other devices through the
audio input jack.
SchleederDesmond Wong
Schleeder allows an individual with limited or no arm strength to enjoy a
bow of soup independently. It is a sling that attaches from the back of a
chair to the users wrist and utilizes the users shoulder as a fulcrum. With
a spoon in hand, the user leans forward and Schleeder helps support the
arm and guides the hand to users mouth. It is portable and can be easily
set up at home and in restaurants.
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LETSIShelagh McLellan
LETSI is a portable and collapsible raised toilet seat for people with limited
mobility to use toilets outside of their home. Current raised toilet seats are
bulky and embarrassing to bring with into someones home. Many tall elderlypeople are dependent on a raised toilet seat in order to get back up from sitting
down on the toilet. LETSI comes in a discreet reusable bag which is easily
transported. It locks in place on the toilet so that it is secure to sit on.
A scissor lift mechanism
changes the height from 2 flat
packed to a sitting level of 4
or 6 depending on the users
needs.
SAMBilly Lam
The SAM is a multifunctional carrying device
designed to help people with limited mobility.The SAM's main function is to act as a crutch
while allowing the user to carry miscellaneous
items in it.
The unique design of the handles enables the user
to easily brake and stabilize SAM. The two doors
can be opened while the user is standing or
sitting, giving easy access to the inner
compartments of SAM. When not in use as a
crutch, the discrete and modern design of
SAM can serve as a piece of furniture.
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LICAFODICaroline Lee
LICAFODI is a walking cane redesigned for
people with limited mobility. The objective ofthis design is to create a fashionable walking
cane while retaining functionality. LICAFODI
is made up of light weight wood and
embedded LEDs in the handle area that can be
turned on to enhance visibility at night.
AudreyRachel Kroft
Audrey is an adaptable tray to assist individuals who need to eat on their side in a hospital setting. The
friendly shape is contoured to the body, so the person can eat comfortably on while lying on their side, and
have the freedom to easily swing the tray toward them or away from them. With assistance of a hospital
worker, Audrey is placed on top of an existing over bed table at meals, or alternatively it can be a permanent
fixture.
Audrey also comes with colourful decals, to help individuals with poor vision. They are placed on the tray, to
better locate dishes and cutlery. For example, the decals can correspond to what food is being served, further
helping the patient know what they are eating and directing the hospital worker to place the food.
This eating solution was originally designed to assist an elderly lady with bed sores and maculardegeneration, who is living in a long term care facility.
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SquizitLavina Chu
Squizits are a set of assistive hand held device for children with
ADHD. These devices allow children to release their excess
energy through the use of repetitive hand motions and various
types of fidgets on the device. This outsource of energy andmotion allows children with ADHD to advert their attention to
staying more focused and calm.
This device was designed for an elementary student with ADHD
and OCD. With that in mind, the form is kept small and simple,
giving the children the option to carry the Squizit with them wherever they go and/or be placed in small
discrete spaces. The Squizit comes in a number of different forms of fidgets that are quiet, easy to use and
requires motions performed discreetly by the hand.
GoDogZann Hemphill
GoDog is a device that was developed to enable
arthritic dog owners to engage in a game of fetch
with their dogs.
Working with my co-creator, it came to my
attention that exercising dogs, especially large
ones, can be overwhelmingly difficult when
osteoarthritis prevents walking and throwing.
GoDog provides owners with a way to give their
dogs the exercise they need without injuring orfurther stressing any inflamed joints.
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Gurney Project NomaiAshley Nawrot
Nomai is a contoured cushion top designed for the
bending gurney. The initial product is called SKIPP
(Supported Kneeling Inclined Power Platform). Thegurney's purpose is to accommodate paraplegics who
suffer from pressure sores and need to be off the area
for extended periods of time. The cushion top's
contouring minimizes the bulk that needs to be
moved around, making the gurney more
maneuverable in small spaces.
The slight contouring of the lower leg section and the
memory foam layer hold the user's legs secure. The
headrest is hinged to fold out of the way when the
user is tilted up, and has a plug to make it in to a
solid cushion.
This project was designed in collaboration with Paige
Vanderkemp, Broadway Foam and Fabric, G. F.
Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and Falcon Rehabilitation Products.
BlomstDamaris Pedersen
Blomst is a drinking vessel designed to assist people with limited hand mobility and allow them to be
independent yet look fashionable at the same time. The pieces made have a flower/ bloom look that help
users grasp the cup with out being forceful. The way the cups have been designed is the ledges rest on top of
the users hands and with the help of gravity, the cup remains in the users hands.
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Gurney Project TenduPaige Vanderkemp
The Nomai Tendu Project is in collaboration with Ashley
Nawrot, G. F. Strong Rehab Centre, Falcon Rehabilitation
Products, and Broadway Foam and Fabric. The project
consisted of the re-design of a collection of problems
associated with an existing mobile/customizable gurney used
by paraplegic patients suffering from pressure sores.
The major factor facing me as a designer was the location of
the controls. On the existing gurney, the joystick, toggles,
screen, and switches are all located on the right side of the
upper body cushion. Another facing problem is the lack of
personal storage and the inability to use a computer, conduct
work, or read a book.
As a solution to these problems, I have added an adjustable
working tray with supportive cushions that compliment the
contoured Nomai body cushions. The controls have beenrelocated to fit the patients natural arm and hand location to
reduce stress on the upper back and shoulders.
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GestureAndrew Siu
Gesture is an introductory interactive device to help
signal attention. By activating soft light emissions
and utilizing haptic technology through motion signlanguage.
Gesture combines intuitive communication with
electronics, preparing challenged youth for transition to augmentative devices.
TOCACynthia Ting-Yu Chang
TOCA.is a fashionable
soft helmet design, for
people who have
seizures. TOCA
provides users with the
opportunity to
customize their helmet
to express their
personality.
The design is consisted of two parts: a stand-alone soft helmet
base made of Plastazote foam, and a series of different
fashionable skins that attaches to and covers the surface of the
base. This design steps away from the old, boring look of
regular soft helmets, and helps the users state their fashion
statement as well as builds confidence when wearing it. Thestraps for securing the soft helmet onto the wearers head are
made of soft materials to avoid irritation and discomfort, and
are designed to be adjustable to fit the wearer.
TOCA was originally designed for two teenage girls whose conditions sometimes cause them to have
seizures.
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SOUJasmine Yeh-Yun Tiau
Assistive Fashion Design
Jason Lu & Lucia Hsieh
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Emily Carr University of Art +DesignIndustrial Design Core Studio
Faculty: Roman Izdebski,
Associate Professor
Avanti K3 WheelchairDean Bennett & Pat Christie
The Avanti is a redesigned manual rigid
wheelchair that brings aesthetic considerations to
the forefront of the design process, without
compromising functional ergonomics or strength
and weight considerations.
The Avanti is a conceptual step forward in
wheelchair design. Rather than replacing existing
wheelchairs the Avanti is intended to be an option
that will serve the user in situations where they
want more than just engineering in a device that is
often considered an extension of the body. Material
explorations resulted in a wood/composite hybrid laminate that enabled design with planar forms.
These forms inspired a modular design characterized by a detachable front caster end that nests into the frame
and allows for increased collapsibility. The frame has been designed to facilitate active dump adjustment.
Seating is designed to accommodate existing cushions and back upholstery. The chair consists of molded
carbon fiber/ plywood composite and cast aluminum throughout.