Assistive Technology
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Information/PlanWe are designing an attachable piece that can go on a wheelchair of a student who has Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a physical disability that contracts the muscles and make them tight. Movement is limited but possible! This piece will allow the student to gain more independence with the movement> His one-on-one helper wants this attachment to help him with learning domestic skills such as cleaning with a vacuum. This attachment will allow the student to put and put the lever which will control the movement of the vacuum he uses.
The attachment needs to be extendable with a great range of movement. It needs to be 2-3 feet in a resting position and no more than 6 feet when extended. Materials Needed (from Lowes):
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