Many people with disabilities need to use a straw to drink from a cup. However, straws are becoming increasingly difficult to find in restaurants, or people can often be shamed when they ask for one because of the perceived environmental impact straws have. The challenge is to develop a portable straw bracelet that is both fashionable and functional.
Allie has a degenerative disease that has caused paralysis in both arms.
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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