Team Anti-pressure sore cushion

Team Anti-pressure sore cushion - open-source assistive technology concept by the Buenos Aires community

About this project

The team developed a cushion with many internal layers that absorbs the heat from the wheelchair's supporting surfaces and by doing so helps people from getting pressure sores and other related problems.

The challenge

Juan sits in his wheelchair 10 hours a day which prevents proper circulation and causes him to develop pressure sores.

Who it helps

Juan Barone is 28 years old and is an interior designer. He suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. The disorder affects 1 in every 3500 males. He currently works at the Ministry of Sports of San Miguel. In his free time he plays in Argentina’s Powerchair Football team. “I believe that having a disability is not an obstacle to achieving your goals as long as you try to reach them with determination."

Project details

An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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