Susan Reiser
ABSTRACT
We teamed engineering and art students together to develop assistive technology projects in our sculpture and computer science classes. Together, they and their instructors honed their teamwork skills as teachers and learners, as we all collaboratively designed and fabricated the projects. As a group, we examined the notions of ability, the needs of and societal reactions to differently-abled people, and then created assistive devices. We explored alternative designs in foam and 3D modeling software, and cast parts in bronze or aluminum before fabricating the final prototypes. Design was emphasized throughout the project, with respect to both form and function.
Supplemental Material
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Digital Library
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Index Terms
- Making: an interdisciplinary assistive technology project
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