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Lynnette commented on the post, Cozy IV-Friendly Tunic 3 years, 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing Christina! What a cool selection of buttons you’ve got on there

Lynnette commented on the post, Stand up toilet for women 5 years ago

Cool idea!

Lynnette commented on the post, Stand up toilet for women 5 years, 3 months ago

Hi Marian, Thanks for posting your challenge! Cracked-it’s charity sponsor DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability (https://www.demand.org.uk/) have worked on something like this in the past, do feel free to […]

Lynnette commented on the post, An Ironing Board for Wheelchair Users – Example Challenge 5 years, 6 months ago

Brabantia make an ironing board with bowed legs specifically for ironing while sitting down which may be useful for some! https://www.brabantia.com/uk/ironing-board-d-135×45-cm-silicone-heat-pad-tropical-leaves/

Lynnette wrote a new post, Eye Gaze Frame 6 years, 9 months ago

Eye gaze frames (also called E-Tran or Eye Transfer frames) can help physically disabled people who are also non-verbal to communicate through eye movements. Any symbols or letters can be fixed to the clear […]

Lynnette wrote a new post, Wheelchair fencing practice frame 6 years, 9 months ago

Via International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation

This wheelchair fencing frame has been designed by Imperial College London to reduce the cost of entry to this exciting sport and encourage more people […]

Lynnette wrote a new post, Horse mounting ramp 6 years, 10 months ago

Via Airplanes and Rockets

This design looks perfect for riders with reduced mobility who need a walking frame or wheelchair. Simply roll on up to the platform where you’re at the perfect height to mount […]

Lynnette commented on the post, Prosthetics from the garage 6 years, 10 months ago

And anyone can make one! https://cracked-it.org/e-nable-raptor-reloaded/

Lynnette commented on the post, wireless sewing machine for special needs pupils and adults in schools for textiles 7 years, 1 month ago

Hi Phillip, we’d love to hear some more about your invention – it sounds amazing! Do email us at info@demand.org.uk. Best Wishes, the team at DEMAND

Lynnette wrote a new post, Make your own cup holder 7 years, 1 month ago

This cup holder is a nifty addition to a wheelchair, walking frame or even a crutch that means you’ll always have the essentials to hand. Make it your own with an engraving!

How to make your cup holder:
1. […]

Lynnette wrote a new post, 3D printed bottle openers – Put to the test 7 years, 1 month ago

Bottle openers can give an extra helping hand for people with reduced grip strength, arthritis or other conditions affecting the fingers and hands. Get a grip on that lid and take a swig in style with your […]

Lynnette wrote a new post, Laptop Keyguard 7 years, 2 months ago

Designed for portability, this keyguard fits on a Lenovo Ideapad 310 but could be adapted to fit most laptops. Sticky back velcro can be used to attach the guard to your laptop.

Download the laptop […]

Lynnette commented on the post, Children's Open Wheelchair 7 years, 4 months ago

Wouldn’t that be great! I think you’re right though – the materials would be too bendy to make a chair that big, perfect for child-size!

Lynnette commented on the post, Our favourite disability designs from 2017's graduates 7 years, 4 months ago

Seeing ideas like these always makes me inspired about the power of designing thoughtfully! Great work.

Lynnette wrote a new post, Our favourite disability designs from 2017's graduates 7 years, 4 months ago

It’s that wonderful time of year again! Young designers have been emerging from universities across the UK where they’ve worked tirelessly to learn the skills they need to design the products and systems that wil […]

Lynnette wrote a new post, Wooden Boccia ramp 7 years, 6 months ago

This post is meant to show the steps taken to build a ramp for the adapted sport ‘boccia’. It is specifically designed to be played by people with cerebral palsy. A ramp is used to throw a ball to any dire […]