Button-Aid

The challenge

To enable individuals with limited dexterity to easily button their clothing and use keys to their houses.

Who it helps

Individuals who struggle to have the dexterity to use things that require fine-motor movement.

How it works

This solution will provide more autonomy to everyday tasks that seem simple yet difficult to Ellie.

A portable device that enables Ellie to more easily button/unbutton her jeans and use keys.

Tools needed

Fusion 360

Digital caliber

scissors

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the Emory University community, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
• Team: Ellie
• Category: Daily Living
• 1 downloads

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

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