View It Display Stand

Figure 2: The client using the View It stand to draw.

A portable display stand for a boy with visual impairments, so that he can read and write at a close distance from the page while maintaining an upright posture.

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Horseplay Signaling System

Figure 2: The client wearing the hip belt and preparing to ride in the outdoor arena.

A wireless navigation system for individuals with visual impairments who participate in therapeutic horseback riding. It provides information about specific landmarks so that they can navigate around the arena independently.

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Don’t Rock the Boat

Figure 2b: the client moving the kayak from the rack in its lowered position, and moving it to the cart for transporting it to the water

A device that enables an individual with disabilities to independently transport her kayak. It consists of a modified roof rack that brings her kayak down to a level of 18″ from the ground, and a cart so she can move her kayak from her van to and from the water, and to and from her storage location at home.

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Assistive Technology for Box Assembly and Channel Tube Production

Figure 2: The box folding device, with a folded box in the background

Several devices that enable individuals with disabilities to perform their assigned jobs at work. One device helps an individual perform a box folding task by reducing the number of steps required. Another device helps an individual perform a tape cutting task using a custom turntable and a rotary blade from a paper cutter.

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