FINAL PROJECT: Q Beta

For the final project I am working with Kati, Alice, Megan, Nanna, and Fiona. We have decided to create a quilt that can be used in exercises for physical & speech therapy. Our research notes and project development can be found here. General information about the project can be found at www.qquilt.com.

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ACTIVITY ANALYSIS CONTINUED: VACUUM SHOE

We reexamined the activity of vacuuming without the use of hands or arms.

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We found it impossible to connect the most commonly used large attachment. For this particular attachment, there is a small button that needs to be depressed in order to lock it into place. Using only the feet and . . . → Read More: ACTIVITY ANALYSIS CONTINUED: VACUUM SHOE

ACTIVITY ANALYSIS OBJECT REDESIGN

Using a Vacuum Cleaner to Clean an Apartment

In the chart below, we’ve tried to break down this chore into basic steps. The Physical, Sensory and Cognitive columns all indicate what type of involvement is needed for that specific task. We did not analyze these steps from a social perspective, as this is usually an . . . → Read More: ACTIVITY ANALYSIS OBJECT REDESIGN

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