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How to Fabricate, Configure, and Install a Backup System Camera onto a Wheelchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SMALL.jpg CATEA Rear view camera systems used in automobiles can be fabricated, configured, and installed on wheelchairs so users can increase their field of view. We aim to design a step-by-step guide that permits wheelchair users to have the capability to install a rearview backup system camera on their own wheel...
By: CATEA

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:37:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Switch/
CD Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SMALL.jpg gavin.philips In the realm of assistive technology, a switch (aka "ability switch") can be anything from a plastic button to a muscle twitch sensor.  This album is a great look at the variety of switches that are available.  These switches are almost always wired to a 3.5mm (1/8") mono plug, and can be connected...
By: gavin.philips

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2010 18:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Holiday-Toy-Switch-Adapting/
Holiday Toy Switch Adapting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/8NYV/GHHILN64/FKB8NYVGHHILN64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/8NYV/GHHILN64/FKB8NYVGHHILN64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/8NYV/GHHILN64/FKB8NYVGHHILN64.SMALL.jpg base2john For many children with physical disabilities, playing with off-the-shelf toys is not possible. Depending on their unique abilities, a toy may not be accessible. However, if a child can move their foot, head, arm, mouth or any other part of their body, it is possible to add an accessibility switch ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:04:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Assistive-Spoon/
Custom Assistive Spoon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/6JWD/GGAOW4MM/FAB6JWDGGAOW4MM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/6JWD/GGAOW4MM/FAB6JWDGGAOW4MM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/6JWD/GGAOW4MM/FAB6JWDGGAOW4MM.SMALL.jpg frenzy Some hand disabilities need a special way to use certain tools. This project uses minimal supplies to change a spoon into a device anyone can use. You can recreate these steps for any tool and any disability! Ingredients For this mod you will need: Shapelock or similar low heat plastic (polymo...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2010 16:16:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Solder-Battery-Interrupter/
No-Solder Battery Interrupter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/NWJI/GEQQS1PG/FUBNWJIGEQQS1PG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/NWJI/GEQQS1PG/FUBNWJIGEQQS1PG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/NWJI/GEQQS1PG/FUBNWJIGEQQS1PG.SMALL.jpg gavin.philips A battery interrupter is a tool that adds a switch jack to (aka "switch adapts") an electrical device. This is usually done for the purpose of allowing a person with disabilities to use that device, by using an "ability switch," which can be anything from a plastic button to a muscle twitch sensor...
By: gavin.philips

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:23:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiimote-Modification-for-Persons-with-Disabilities-1/
Wiimote Modification for Persons with Disabilities - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/YM8T/GE38R6KO/FDXYM8TGE38R6KO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/YM8T/GE38R6KO/FDXYM8TGE38R6KO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/YM8T/GE38R6KO/FDXYM8TGE38R6KO.SMALL.jpg CATEA This instructable will show you how to rewire the button of the Wiimote to bigger buttons so that persons with disabilities will be able to efficiently use the Wiimote by not having to press the small buttons on the Wiimote. The buttons that will be rewired will be the A button, B button, the direct...
By: CATEA

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:20:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Wheelchair-ramps/
Portable Wheelchair ramps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2DL0/G8LC61YQ/F4J2DL0G8LC61YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2DL0/G8LC61YQ/F4J2DL0G8LC61YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2DL0/G8LC61YQ/F4J2DL0G8LC61YQ.SMALL.jpg DarkRubyMoon Quite frequently it is necessary to transport a set of portable ramps to allow my wheelchair to get into homes and shops.   In the past, I've tried to use store- bought manufactured ramps made of aluminum.  These store-bought ramps were very expensive and did not work well for my electric wheelchair...
By: DarkRubyMoon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:16:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wild-Wheelchair-footrest-pads-and-bumper/
Wild Wheelchair footrest pads and bumper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/I9DN/G9BWXWLB/F54I9DNG9BWXWLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/I9DN/G9BWXWLB/F54I9DNG9BWXWLB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/I9DN/G9BWXWLB/F54I9DNG9BWXWLB.SMALL.jpg DarkRubyMoon This is actually a double instructable on how to improve a typical wheelchair footrest by adding footpads and bumpers. The typical wheelchair footrest consist of either two rectangular pieces of metal or hard plastic to hold a person's foot off the ground. They almost never have any sort of pad...
By: DarkRubyMoon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:18:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Incredible-Amazing-Stick-For-elevator-buttons/
The Incredible Amazing Stick! For elevator buttons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/CPX9/G91Y4SCI/FNCCPX9G91Y4SCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/CPX9/G91Y4SCI/FNCCPX9G91Y4SCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/CPX9/G91Y4SCI/FNCCPX9G91Y4SCI.SMALL.jpg DarkRubyMoon This is called the incredible elevator stick, but it is very versatile for many many uses.  Sometimes the simplest inventions are the most useful.  Back when I was in high-school, I would often have to use an elevator to get from one floor of the school to the next.  As I am in a wheelchair, it was ...
By: DarkRubyMoon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 17:54:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hands-free-Camera-Mount-for-wheelchairs-bikes-wr/
Hands free Camera Mount for wheelchairs, bikes, wrist, and more! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/N7NB/G8HN7CNH/F0EN7NBG8HN7CNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/N7NB/G8HN7CNH/F0EN7NBG8HN7CNH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/N7NB/G8HN7CNH/F0EN7NBG8HN7CNH.SMALL.jpg DarkRubyMoon I love to take photographs, but due to my disability, it gets difficult to hold a camera steady, particularly for any length of time.   I've tried various tripods and other means of holding a camera, but nothing seemed to work very well, particularly when I need to use one hand to drive my wheelchai...
By: DarkRubyMoon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:02:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/30-Second-Demonstration-of-the-CIR-Sand-Casting-Sy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/H7PM/FXR6VR0V/FZ6H7PMFXR6VR0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/H7PM/FXR6VR0V/FZ6H7PMFXR6VR0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/H7PM/FXR6VR0V/FZ6H7PMFXR6VR0V.SMALL.jpg CIRnetwork In only 50 seconds, the CIR Sand Casting System allows for the replication of a residual limb. This model can then be modified and used to create a final transtibial (below-the-knee) prosthetic socket. The technique eliminates the need for plaster bandages and Plaster-of-Paris, and requires only: 1...
By: CIRnetwork

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:52:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Soda-Bottle-Prosthesis/
Plastic Soda Bottle Prosthesis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SG17/FQHNMU4H/FCHSG17FQHNMU4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SG17/FQHNMU4H/FCHSG17FQHNMU4H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SG17/FQHNMU4H/FCHSG17FQHNMU4H.SMALL.jpg CIRnetwork Please cast your vote for the CIR's Pepsi Refresh submission to Provide Cost-Effective Prosthetic Care in Underserved Midwestern Areas - http://pep.si/eo57my We would like to thank everyone for their kind comments, ratings, and votes. A video demonstration of this process has been produced and upl...
By: CIRnetwork

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:24:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Modified-Crib-for-Parent-with-Disability/
Modified Crib for Parent with Disability - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SMALL.jpg kelseymh This is a revised version of my crib modification Instructable. It includes more details on how to do some of the more complex steps, a complete list of tool/equipment requirements, and some additional changes I've had to make since publishing the original. I hope people find the extra informatio...
By: kelseymh

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:47:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crib-Modification-for-Accessibility-1/
Crib Modification for Accessibility - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SMALL.jpg kelseymh Parents with disabilities face numerous challenges when caring for a newborn. Besides the usual lack of sleep and anxiety about such a small and dependent life, much of the equipment for infants and children present substantial barriers for parents with disabilities. Changing tables are built for st...
By: kelseymh

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:33:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foot-Flusher/
Foot Flusher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCL/FTRI/3I1EP280FSS/FCLFTRI3I1EP280FSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCL/FTRI/3I1EP280FSS/FCLFTRI3I1EP280FSS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCL/FTRI/3I1EP280FSS/FCLFTRI3I1EP280FSS.SMALL.jpg reykjavik This is a simple little project which will allow you to easily and quickly set up a foot flusher. A foot flusher is a pedal which attaches to ANY toilet thus allowing the user to flush the toilet with his foot only - allowing for a hands-free flush. Gathering Materials The is an amazing thing. ...
By: reykjavik

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