Free-Standing Child Support System

Free-Standing Child Support System - open-source assistive technology concept by the Georgia Tech community

About this project

This device allows a child to be supported upright while not limiting their range of

motion, allowing them to interact with toys, parents, and more. The FCSS is comprised of three main components. First, a 5-foot-tall aluminum

frame that can be set up in any suitable room, a carriage which rides on the

aluminum frame, extending the range of movement for the user, and third, the

support harness which supports the weight of the user in a comfortable manner.

The challenge

Create a doorway apparatus or harness that can attach or suspend from a support bar/doorway that will allow children who cannot stand or walk independently to wear/attach to the apparatus. The goal is for the apparatus to give them the support to be upright and get very close to objects/toys/furniture/access to play. This is because traditional standers are bulky and take them out of the "element" that everyone else is in.

Who it helps

Jess is a mother of two boys. She works in the clinical trials/pharmaceutical field. She is an ambitious person who loves to meet new people and learn new things. Her son has CP, and she is dedicated to making life more accessible for him.

Project details

The build files for Free-Standing Child Support System are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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