UT Senior Design Students looking for Disability-Related Projects
The Ability Center collaborates with the University of Toledo and its Senior Design Program to help area citizens with disabilities solve independent living problems through technology and innovation. These are typically projects that develop products unique to the needs of an individual, perhaps creating something that does not currently exist in the marketplace, like a dog treat dispenser for someone with limited use of the hands, or a device for lifting a walker into a car trunk.
Adaptive Engineering Design Projects
An adaptive design project can be something to assist in the workplace, school, or the community. All materials are the responsibility of the Engineering Department. Examples of previous projects:
- A scooter converted into a golf cart for a youth individual
- A walker lift for a hatchback car
- A riding lawn mower converted with hand controls
- An art table that connects to a wheelchair
If you have a need or an idea for a project that could benefit individuals with disabilities, please contact us.