PVC Pipe Children's Wheelchair
The challenge
Children all around the world suffer from physical disabilities that keep them from being able to walk. A simple solution to the problem is needed that will allow these children to move. PVC pipe is a readily available material that can solve this issue.
Who it helps
Children with Physical Disabilities
How it works
This will allow kids and families that may not be able to afford a high end wheelchair to make their own out of cheap materials.
A small, child sized wheelchair made out of PVC pipes and joints that will allow kids all over the world to have access to wheelchairs.
Tools needed
Pvc pipe cutter
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
- Team: Children With Physical Disabilities
- Category: Daily Living
- 5 downloads
The build files for PVC Pipe Children's Wheelchair are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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