Adam's chair

Adam's chair - open-source assistive technology prototype by the TOM International Community community

The challenge

Rehabilitative kindergartens have assistive devices for children with disabilities, but many are general solutions. Children with complex impairments need dedicated devices tailored to their bodies and specific needs.

Who it helps

The chair is designed for children with motor impairments who are unable to sit independently and safely.

How it works

A custom birch CNC-made chair with four leg straps, a waist belt, and asymmetrical side supports ensures Adam’s stable posture while preserving upper-body mobility. With wheels, handle, and Skai upholstery, it is practical and easy for staff use.

A floor chair designed for children with special needs, allowing safe and independent sitting while preserving freedom of movement for play and learning.

Tools needed

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Prusa slicer

Screwdriver set

scissors

Staple gun

Stanley knife

Wood Filing Tool

scissors

sewing machine

Electric Srewdriver

Agle Grinder

Circular saw

FDM Printer

CNC Machine

Laser Cutter

Project details

Stage: Prototype
Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
Team: Adam, a 6-year-old boy, is coping with dystonia – a condition of abnormal muscle tension that causes involuntary contractions, making it difficult for him to sit independently and safely. In the kindergarten where Adam studies, there is a floor chair intended to help him sit together with the other children, but in practice – it does not meet his needs. It lacks suitable straps, the chair’s structure does not support his posture, and it is also heavy and not portable – which makes daily use very challenging for the kindergarten staff.
Category: Therapy
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The build files for Adam's chair are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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