A moving handle for a hand rest
About this project
A moving handle for the hand rest. The regular handle body will have a moving flexible hand resting piece. This piece is made to be anti-slip and move smoothly with the user's hand.
The challenge
To help Sadeel and other individuals in need at being able to use the toilet safely and independently.
Who it helps
Our need knower name is Sadeel,a 14 years old.she attends a special school for disabled students in Arara, using a wheelchair.She suffers from CMV disease, which deteriorates her physical health.Her fixed back limits her to bending only from the pelvis.
How it works
The handles flexibility enables the individual in need to stand, turn and set safely on the toilet seat independently.
Our suggestion is a moving handle for the hand rest. The regular handle body will have a moving flexible hand resting piece. This piece is made to be anti-slip and move smoothly with the user's hand.
Tools needed
Protective glasses
Fusion 360
Measurement tool
Digital caliber
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
- Team: sadeel
- Category: Daily Living
- 7 downloads
The build files for A moving handle for a hand rest are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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