Sola

Sola - open-source assistive technology working model by the TOM International Community community

The challenge

Students with cerebral palsy deserve classroom tools that support independence, confidence, and equal participation, rather than forcing them to adapt to standard desks.

Who it helps

Students with cerebral palsy

How it works

Sola adapts to the student instead of forcing the student to adapt to a standard desk. It improves access, posture, visibility, writing support, and independence so students can participate with greater comfort and confidence.

Sola is an accessible classroom desk that supports independent learning for students with cerebral palsy through joystick height control, a forward moving keyboard tray, adjustable computer stand, stabilizing clipboard, and open frame.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

Protective glasses

Face shield

Protective headphones

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Leveler

Clamps

scissors

Electric Srewdriver

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Flash Trigger

Dslr Camera

Flash

Studio Backdrop

CNC Machine

Laser Cutter

Project details

The build files for Sola are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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