Shoe Applicator
About this project
A shoe applicator to assist individuals with limited movility to independelty slide their feet in their shoes.
The challenge
Joanne has trouble using her hands due to her flexed wrists and poor skin quality, making simple tasks incredibly difficult. Joanne would like a device to help hold her shoes open so that she can easily and independently slide her feet in.
Who it helps
Joanne is a 47-year-old with a neurological degenerative muscular disease which limits her mobility in her arms and legs.
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the Melbourne community, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Team: Joanne
- Category: Daily Living
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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