Assistive Technology Projects I've Created

Explore some of the projects I have created as a part of my assistive technology minor:

Pencil, Marker, and Crayon Hand Grips with Slot for Velcro Strap

This 3D-printed device is an adaptive writing tool for gripping various items, such as pencils, markers, pens, or crayons. It includes a slot for a Velcro strip for better attachment. There are two different designs, one consisting of a hole that goes the whole way through the device and the other that has a hole going three quarters of the way through.

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Leaf Blower Stand/Holder

This device, created using PVC pipes, supports a standard leaf blower. This aids in various educational sensory activities.

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Collapsable Privacy Walls

This device, created using cardboard, is meant to provide privacy screens to aid in sensory regulation and isolation for various situations and activities.

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Bottle Cap Opener

This 3D-printed adaptive bottle cap opener is designed to improve grip and dexterity when unscrewing a bottle cap. The inside of the opener has ridges to improve grip when unscrewing. The cap opener also has two wings to aid in force and leverage.

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Visual Isolator

This 3D-printed device is designed to be handheld and to assist in visually isolating stimuli, whether that be in an environment or on a paper, by drawing attention to the stimulus in the box.

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Sensory Panel Button Isolators

This series of 3D-printed devices are designed to isolate buttons on a sensory panel at the Watson Institute of Pittsburgh. By isolating specific buttons, teachers and students can focus on specific activities/buttons without getting distracted by buttons not needed.

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Protective Projector Cover

Button Cover for Projector Box

This 3D-printed child-proof device is the prototype for the Smart Board PC cover at the Watson Institute of Pittsburgh and is designed to restrict access to the PC while permitting access to teachers and other individuals. There are two walls with a hinged door and a slot where the door handle fits, allowing adults access to the smart board PC and restricting children's access. By simply pushing the handle in and through the slot, the door can open, permitting access to the PC. This design failed to 3D print correctly due to design so it was redesigned.

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Updated Button Cover for Projector Box

This is the final version of the 3D-printed child-proof smart board PC cover. This version has a sliding door rather than a hinged door and has small holes on the left side to allow for screws to better secure to smart board PC and wall. This device restricts child access while permitting access to teachers and faculty. By sliding the door upwards, the PC can be accessed.

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