Assistive stroller design for hand dexterity & wheelchair parents
Designing an assistive stroller handle for user accessibility and inclusive design.
My role
UX Researcher, Industrial Designer
Course
Developing Assistive Technology
Year
Fall 2024
Project Introduction
Team Members: Heloise Wu, Alex Parent, Bhavitha Mandava
Community Partner: Alex Elegudin
Background: Alex Elegudin, the former chief of accessibility at MTA New York, sustained a C5-C6 spinal cord injury in a 2003 car accident. He has partial arm movement with limited strength and reduced sensation, and is paralyzed from the waist down. Originally an engineer, Alex transitioned to law school after a year of rehabilitation, as legal work requires less manual dexterity than engineering.
Project Goal:
Our project aims to design assistive technology that enables Alex to take his baby for walks. The focus is on creating a removable and adjustable stroller handle that accommodates his limited hand dexterity and mobility needs.
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