Adjustable Floor sitter

Adjustable Floor sitter - open-source assistive technology working model by the Adaptive Design Association community

About this project

Aa floor sitter that is easily adjustable designed to strengthen the child and reduce reliance on the floor sitter over time.

The challenge

D-Money was supporting himself with one arm so that he could play. Sitting up and developing torso strength is a big focus for D-Money. There wasn’t any equipment available that could help him to become stronger so I contacted ADA

Who it helps

He loves to lay on the floor and play with his favorite toys, especially his squishy octopus. At eighteen months, D-Money is learning to navigate his ever expanding world with the help of ADA

How it works

For now, the floor sitter can provide support for D-Money’s torso as well as his head and neck

D-Money is at a sweet spot in his development for strengthening his core, so I created a floor sitter that is easily adjustable. The goal is for D-Money to get stronger and less reliant on the floor sitter over time

Tools needed

Protective glasses

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Measurement tool

Screwdriver set

Cutter

Hammer

Electric Srewdriver

Jigsaw

Hot glue gun

Project details

The build files for Adjustable Floor sitter are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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