Easy Earnie

The challenge

Fiona finds it difficult to independently don/doff her favourite screw-back earrings due to limited range of movement and dexterity within the left upper limb.

Who it helps

Fiona is a 41-year-old administrative coordinator in Camberwell who has a diagnosis of mild cerebral palsy which impacts the function within her left upper limb.

How it works

Easy Earnie serves as an additional hand for Fiona, enabling her to grasp and manipulate the earring while using her unaffected hand to securely screw it in place.

A specialised earring application and removal device created to meet the unique requirements of people such as Fiona, who experience difficulties due to restricted fine motor skills and limited upper limb range of movement.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

Protective glasses

Face shield

Protective headphones

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Silicone gun

Hot air blower

Hot glue gun

FDM Printer

Soldering set

studio backdrop stand

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Fiona
• Category: Daily Living
• 5 downloads

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

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