ArtFelt
About this project
Our solution is threefold: a custom-fitted hand strap that provides a better stability and securement of the pencil in Lorraine’s hand a magnetic art board with gliding pencil grip that allows for better control and angulation of the pencil an articulating arm rest that supports Lorraine's arm, reducing the load on the support staff and allowing Lorraine to have a larger range of motion These three parts can be used in isolation or the articulating arm rest can be used in conjunction with one of the other two to provide greater independence to Lorraine.
The challenge
Lorraine would like to be able to draw more independently at her art class she attends each Tuesday. Currently Lorraine wears strap on her hand with a small insert for a pencil and her support worker guides her arm via her hand and/or elbow. Without the strap Lorraine has difficulty holding the pencil securely in her hand. As Lorraine has cerebral palsy she has difficulty with mobility in both arms. How can we help Lorraine draw more independently?
Who it helps
Lorraine has cerebral palsy and has difficulty drawing independently at her art class she attends each Tuesday.
Project details
- Stage: Working Model
- Built by the Melbourne community, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Team: Lorraine
- Category: Daily Living
- 4 downloads
The build files for ArtFelt are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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