Motorised chair controller
A client with MS was not able to operate the membrane switches on the controller for his motorised chair. A cover was made for the controller with larger buttons that could be operated with the fist, rather than with fingers.
The Challenge
A client with MS was not able to operate the fiddly membrane switches on the controller for his motorised chair because of reduced dexterity in his fingers.
The solution
A bolt-on cover was made for the controller with large rocking levers that could be operated with the fist, rather than with fingers.
An alternative solution to a similar issue:
The benefit
The client can now adjust the chair to suit his changing condition without requiring assistance from carers.
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