Mission, Vision, and Values

Vision

A future where every special needs child has access to the adaptive tools they need to participate independently and confidently in everyday life, regardless of financial circumstances.

Values

Our values are inclusion, person-centered design, equity, and community collaboration. We believe adaptive equipment should be designed around each individual's unique needs and refined through feedback. We are committed to working with families and professionals to make adjustments when possible and ensure each design is as functional and comfortable as possible

Tools for Daily Independence

From eating to learning, our custom-printed devices empower children to engage confidently with their world.

Trunk Support Insert with Chest Straps Added

Book Holder with Sliding Page Pegs

Walker Cup Holder

Contoured to support postural alignment and provide additional trunk stability for individuals with limited upper-torso control.

Designed to support students who have difficulty gripping books or turning pages, allowing them to engage more independently in school activities.

Allows users to carry beverages while maintaining hands-free mobility and helping reduce spills.

Simple Steps to Custom Equipment

Request & Measure

Design & Print

Fit & Calibrate

Empower & Play

Families or professionals submit a request describing the student's needs. Measurements and other design requirements are collected as needed to support a customized fit.

Our team designs and 3D-prints customized adaptive equipment using PETG filament and other appropriate materials based on the device's intended use.

Equipment is tested with feedback from the student, family, and relevant professionals. Designs can then be refined based on comfort, fit, and functionality.

Children gain tactile independence, confidently engaging with daily school or home activities.

Objectives

Increase Access
Bridge gaps in access to adaptive equipment between lower- and higher-income communities.

Support Independence
Help students participate more independently in daily, educational, and recreational activities.

Improve Through Feedback
Use feedback from students, families, and professionals to refine equipment and improve future designs.

Every child deserves tools calibrated to their exact hands. Join us in making a tangible difference today.

Impact Metrics

Our Reach So Far

Total community partnerships: 2 established with pediatric therapy organizations- In Harmony Pediatric Therapy and Kidz Therapy Networks

Total designs completed: 4

Total needs assessments received: 11

Total trials of equipment in Progress: 1 at Kidz Therapy Networks

Key findings from our community survey →

• 60% of respondents identified cost of mobility equipment as a significant barrier.

• The most commonly requested type of support was durable mobility equipment for neurological disorders.

• Lack of healthcare insurance for assistance with ADLs(Activities of Daily Living) was identified as a common challenge in daily activities.

  
  

Design

Custom equipment is modeled using CAD software based on the user's needs and the intended function of the device.

Prototyping

Designs are iteratively refined through 3D modeling, printing, and testing for fit, functionality, and durability.

Testing & Feedback

Equipment trials and feedback from users and relevant professionals help guide further improvements to each design.

3D printing creates physical objects layer by layer from a digital design. For special needs students, this technology can make it possible to create customized adaptive tools without relying solely on expensive, commercially available equipment. By using relatively affordable 3D-printing materials and customized digital designs, we can reduce material costs and create equipment that is more accessible to families with limited financial resources.

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