Head Support

About this project

Team ‘Ali’s Angels’ created a lightweight, wearable support system for walking which provides padding to prevent backward head thrusting. The team also designed a cup-holding glove securing Ali’s hand using a thick, comfortable, elastic band. Team ‘Ali’s Angels’ designed creative, low tech solutions and produced significant and effective results for the young need-knower.

The challenge

The challenge was to create both a head support unit to prevent Ali from thrusting her head backwards and to design a device to secure a cup.

Who it helps

11-year-old need-knower Ali has a tendency to thrust her head backwards when walking, which causes both Ali and her caregiver behind her to lose balance. She also has the tendency to make erratic movements causing her to release, for example, a cup if it is in her hand.

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the Cornell University community, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
• Team: Ali
• Category: Daily Living

An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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