By Sung-bin Yun, Chris Mellen, and Brandon Howe Assistive Technology

Our Clients  The clients for our assistive technology project are John, Justin, Jacob, and Michael.  They have a learning disability that makes it difficult for them to do certain tasks which are physically or mentally challenging

Statements of Need Life skills group need…  a way to do pottery effectively  something to hold their food so they can cut it safely  a way to practice putting on articles of clothing

Project #1 STRONG ARM Project

Building Process  Pottery is difficult for the our clients because it requires upper body strength and hand-eye coordination  The design was left to us from last year’s group

● Existing Products  Strong Arm $  Axner Power Arm $349.00

Project #2 Food Holder Project

Identifying the Problem Our clients can have difficulties cutting food safely They may accidently cut their fingers or other part of their hand

Researching the problem Requirements Cheap Practical size Durable Safe Efficient Portability Restraints Money Space Materials (clean material for food)

Existing solutions  These are about $49.00  Also both are smaller side (14in x 5.5 in x 6 in)

Possible solutions A cutting board with adjustable clamps to hold food while they cut Different knife that they could use with one hand A clamp like device to hold their food

Best Design  Our final decision was to go with a cutting board style device with a clamp

Future Execution  Materials - Cutting board - Wooden planks - Metal bolts  Problems we face - The interior cutting - Sturdy clamp device to hold food

Project #3 Clothes Board Project

Identifying Problem  Our clients have troubles putting on certain articles of clothing  Buttons, zippers, snaps, belts, and shoelaces

Researching the problem Requirements  Cost effective  Safe  Portable  Durable  Must have all articles Restraints  Space (can’t be too big)  Time to make product

Design  Our design is to create a portable board for our clients that will consist of clothing practice stations

Future Execution  Materials - Wooden board - Buttons, zippers, snaps, shoelaces, belt buckle  Problems we face - Finding the materials - Cost