Background This design project focuses on the development of an assistive device while being guided by the steps of
the engineering design process (EDP). Assistive devices come in many different types and forms for
many different needs. In the context of this activity, make it clear to students that an assistive device is
something a person would use because of having a disability, not just because she may want to use the
device. Assistive devices are intended to improve the quality of disabled persons' lives. This project
specifically focuses on a disability of the hand resulting in a fine motor skill deficiency.
The project is structured to follow the basic steps of the EDP: identify the problem, research the problem,
develop possible solutions, select the best solution, build a prototype, test the prototype, communicate the
results, redesign.
Materials List
For this activity you will use the materials below for your design. Review the materials before you
design/ develop your TWO solutions.