One-2-Go (Portable Adaptive Toilet)

One-2-Go (Portable Adaptive Toilet) - open-source assistive technology prototype by the 2021 TOM Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) community

About this project

This portable adaptive toilet seat is an extremely supportive seat

construction with universal adaptability into any bathroom. It is very

simple, and the portability is greatly increased over commercial

options. Strong, Light, Durable, Portable.

The challenge

This product was developed with Jen Lyman, an activist and mom to Bower, who has CP. Bower is a 16yr young man who wants to use the bathroom in peace. Jen and Bower are incredible, and they live an active lifestyle that includes lots of travelling and going to events together

The few commercial options are very expensive, large, and heavy. Thousands of families have requested to Jen the need for a lightweight and affordable options for toileting for those with less trunk control. This project is a huge gap in AT.

Who it helps

This portable adaptive toilet seat is an extremely supportive seat construction with universal adaptability into any bathroom. It is very simple, and the portability is greatly increased over commercial options. Strong, Light, Durable, Portable.

How it works

One-2-Go is the winner of the 2021 Global Innovation Challenge.

You can learn more about the challenge on the GIC website or browse the projects on the GIC community page .

Product story

One-2-Go was designed with and for Jen Lyman and her son Bower , who has CP. Bower is a 16yr young man who wants to use the bathroom

in peace.

The team from TOM:New Orleans developed the solution as part of the TOM Global Innovation Challenge (which they won 👏) and was led by: Noam Platt

One-2-go is a universal seat, fully adjustable and practical for use in airplanes, porto-potties, home, everywhere. It has simple construction and can be built with wood and hand tools. Optional accessories expand the usage and create more portability.

Product Specs

Approximate Cost of materials: USD $50

Machine time: 10 hours

Assembly time: 2 hours

To build this product, simply download the product file, which contains assembly instructions, bill of materials, parts files, and helpful videos. Please take adequate safety precautions when using manufacturing equipment.

You can also press the CHOOSE A MAKERSPACE button to connect with makers to build the product for you.

For any questions regarding this device's assembly, operation, or specifications, please contact TOM GIC community page .

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Project details

The build files for One-2-Go (Portable Adaptive Toilet) are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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