Cooking Aid for Partial Amputee
The challenge
Beverly had a partial amputation in her left hand due to blood clots and has trouble with the right side of her body after suffering from a stroke. She loves cooking and wants to be more independent in the kitchen.
Who it helps
Anyone with a partial hand amputation or weakness in the hands that prevents them from being able to grip kitchen utensils.
How it works
This solution will empower Beverly to be more independent in the kitchen by enabling her to securely hold and control a wider range of utensils, significantly reducing the assistance she needs while cooking.
Our solution features a multi-part system consisting of a customized hand brace and adjustable straps designed to secure utensils of various sizes. The straps securely fasten to the brace with Velcro, providing users with reliable control of the utensils.
Tools needed
Measurement tool
sewing machine
scissors
Hot glue gun
Laser Cutter
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the Vanderbilt University community, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Team: Beverly Dycus
- Category: Daily Living
- 10 downloads
The build files for Cooking Aid for Partial Amputee are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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