The group connected two tablets, one near her hand where she can press icons, and the other facing her where she can see what she is pressing.
However, because of physical deformity, she cannot position her head and eyes in the direction of her working hand. She cannot see her actions performed on the iPad. The challenge is to find a solution that will allow Shachar to use the iPad. In addition, several other students with similar difficulties can benefit from this solution.
Shachar, a 16 year old, is a student with intellectual disabilities and motor difficulties, is being encouraged to work with certain apps on the iPad.
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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