DIY - Assistive Technologies
Throughout the world the availability of Assistive Technology and Disability Resources is mixed
In many parts of the world both the costs of the technology and the difficulty in importing devices makes options very limited
This part of the website acts as repository of ideas for aids and resources that you can build for yourself, or where access to a 3D printer is possible links to designs and specifications you can use
Disability Aids
This first set of resources links to resources to support independent living. You can see reviews of people that have used the designs by viewing the designs in the collection
The full collection can be viewed at
http://www.instructables.com/id/Disability-Aids/
The collection includes
- Adapted Cot for disabled parents
- Motorised Blind openers
- Kitchen and Cooking aids
DIY - Assistive Technologies
This part of the collection focusses upon hardware devices that can be manufactured easily locally. Many require some basic electronics knowledge and proficiency with a soldering Iron etc
The ideas and designs can be viewed at
http://www.instructables.com/id/Assistive-Technology-1/
The collection include
- Toy adaptations
- Switches
- Headpointer
- Wiimote adaptations
- Switchless adaptation
3D Printables - Assistive Technologies
This is a collection of useful assistive technologies that can be printed using the designs and specifications for each object. The idea is to help distribute designs for equipment where traditional methods of dissemination and distribution have been unsuccessful.
If you spot any other useful designs please send them to me for inclusion
http://www.thingiverse.com/davebanes/collections/assistive-technologies
So far these include
- Ipad Guards
- Pill boxes
- MouthSticks
- Wheelchair ramps
- Switches