3D Printing
BBC's Ouch page has an article on 3D printing and whether it would be useful for people with disabilities to create personalised aids.
Quote:
"Accessible equipment is often obtained from disability professionals or specialist shops. Many complain that these can be unattractive, costly and don't always work very well."
I think that last bit is especially true. The devices in shops are mass made, but disabilities differ so much so what works for one person won't work so well for another.
As for price, I find the cost of items to be awfully high. My aunt called into two disability shops in an attempt to buy bed risers for me. The staff in both of them tried to push her to buy the risers they had in stock, which were £67 for the set. They had an 'x' crossbar connecting the four risers, which I didn't want at all. I ended up buying a set off the internet for £28 that didn't have the 'x' connection.
Quote:
"Accessible equipment is often obtained from disability professionals or specialist shops. Many complain that these can be unattractive, costly and don't always work very well."
I think that last bit is especially true. The devices in shops are mass made, but disabilities differ so much so what works for one person won't work so well for another.
As for price, I find the cost of items to be awfully high. My aunt called into two disability shops in an attempt to buy bed risers for me. The staff in both of them tried to push her to buy the risers they had in stock, which were £67 for the set. They had an 'x' crossbar connecting the four risers, which I didn't want at all. I ended up buying a set off the internet for £28 that didn't have the 'x' connection.