Abstract:The benefits experienced by assistive technology (AT) users include increased independence and comfort, however, only a small percentage of the world population with a disability has access to AT. In low income countries AT is rarely available. Sustainable methods for designing, producing and distributing AT within these are required. This paper describes the design and implementation of a seating fabrication system to be used in clinical rehabilitation settings in urban areas of low income countries. The syst… Show more
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