Electronic Device Assist

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I am an ardent special education instructor. My experience in special education is currently approaching its 23rd year. I have taught several students who suffer from physical impairments and are confined to a wheelchair. As digital devices now permeate today's society, this sparked my desire to design a simple device that will aid my students with our classroom iPads. This invention could also assist individuals compromised on one side and need an additional hand holding a tablet or phone. It could also greatly benefit people utilizing an augmented communication system. If selected as the winner of this competition, I will donate the Makerbot 3D printer to our school so that students in the accelerated learning program can learn 3D design, possibly designing the next assistive device enabling their fellow classmates to interact with their environment just a little bit easier. Print Settings Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: Strong Notes: I printed this design on my CubePro and utilized supports because of the angle on the plate and the slot for the straps. Post-Printing Instructions Utilize a shoelace, or velcro strap, to secure to the wheelchair arm. Adhere a strong loop velcro strip to the plate and a hook velcro strip to the electronic device.