Jill Will
About this project
Jill’s team worked with her and Reece to create a system that is positioned under her in her wheelchair and uses a network of sensors that can alert her to incorrect movements or posture. This allows her and her carers to correct movements and posture and avoid injury.
The challenge
Reese is looking to create a pressure-sensitive system that can be used on wheelchairs to help with posture and aid in the movement of the posterior, legs, and back.
Who it helps
Reece is an Occupational Therapist whose client Jill has cerebral palsy, which has affected all her arms and legs, meaning she is confined to a wheelchair. This has led to an increase in the risk of a pressure-related injury. Although Jill has around-the-clock carers, she can still complete some tasks independently. It’s important that when undertaking these activities she remains in the correct posture to avoid a pressure-related injury.
Project details
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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