Elderly Mobility

DESIGN FOR AMERICAElderly Mobility

PHASE 1UNDERSTAND

IDENTIFY

IDENTIFY

factors thatpose a problem

IMMERSE

4/10 of mobility device users are unable

to perform their major activity

6.8 million community-resident Americans use

assistive devices to help them with mobility

IMMERSE

REFRAMEHow can we questions

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QUESTIONHOW CAN WE

PHASE 2CREATE

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Eugene & Erycka Organ

Northwest ADA Center Coordinator

Executive director of the Oregon Disabilities Commission

Multiple Sclerosis

Compatibility, Loss of Balance, Bad Breaks, and Worn Wheels

Lane Independent Living Alliance (LILA)

INNOVATE

INNOVATE

SOLUTIONa more compact,easily transported,terrain versatile

wheelchair.

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BUILD

BUILD

BUILD

BUILD

BUILD

BUILD

BUILD

PROTOTYPE

LONG TERM GOALS• Partnership with retail business’

• Create a single prototype

• Implement & feedback

• Measure social impact

• Generate relief

DESIGN FOR AMERICAClaire Dickerson

Amanda KibbelIsaac Rauch

Brett ShipleyAnisa Sudra

Nicole TrumboKeeAnna Turner

Jonny Williamson