1. INNOVATION FOR INDEPENDENCE.
- Author
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Reidy, Heath
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ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc. , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *SERVICES for people with disabilities , *ENGINEERS , *TASKS - Abstract
The article offers information on the charitable organization Remap in Great Britain which offers innovative tailor made devices for disabled persons. As mentioned, volunteer engineers work to develop a technology to help disable persons and make them more independent. It is also reported that actual designing and optimizing is a thoughtful process which ensures that the users are able to perform their own tasks and enjoy the leisure activities also. INSET: Inventions boost quality of life.
- Published
- 2011