Access Technology IdeaLab Registration

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Email: *

Phone Number: *

College: *

Academic Year: *

What is your academic program? *

How did you hear about IdeaLab? *

Choose the problem that you would like to work on (#1 priority) *

Heritage Christian: 1. Design and develop a social network for people with Developmental Disabilities (DD) and/or find adaptive ways to connect to existing networks. People with DD need prompts and feedback that foster independence at home, school and work.

Heritage Christian: 2. Imagine and design a fun and interactive game that promotes hygiene for people with DD and other special needs.

Al Sigl: 1. It is difficult for disabled individuals to move from their vehicle to a scooter or wheelchair independently. The use of a transfer board helps but there are many problems for the user. How might we design an object that would make it easier to transfer people from the driver’s seat of a vehicle to their wheelchair or scooter?

Al Sigl: 2. Many students in the Mary Cariola Children’s Center lack the ability to isolate their fingers to manipulate technology screens and require the use of a stylus. Many of the stylus’ are too short for students in wheelchair/standers to reach the iPad, touch screen or interactive white board. Each device requires different a stylus. How might we design a new tool for students to interact and manipulate the screens based on physical and cognitive needs?

ABVI: 1. Design a fun and interactive game application for the blind and visually impaired.

ABVI: 2. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors. Individuals who are visually impaired rely on this technology on a daily basis, however, the current models in the market are not affordable or portable. How can we design a CCTV that is below $400 while making it easier and more adaptable to the user?

Choose a problem that would be your 2nd option. *

Heritage Christian: 1. Design and develop a social network for people with Developmental Disabilities (DD) and/or find adaptive ways to connect to existing networks. People with DD need prompts and feedback that foster independence at home, school and work.

Heritage Christian: 2. Imagine and design a fun and interactive game that promotes hygiene for people with DD and other special needs.

Al Sigl: 1. It is difficult for disabled individuals to move from their vehicle to a scooter or wheelchair independently. The use of a transfer board helps but there are many problems for the user. How might we design an object that would make it easier to transfer people from the driver’s seat of a vehicle to their wheelchair or scooter?

Al Sigl: 2. Many students in the Mary Cariola Children’s Center lack the ability to isolate their fingers to manipulate technology screens and require the use of a stylus. Many of the stylus’ are too short for students in wheelchair/standers to reach the iPad, touch screen or interactive white board. Each device requires different a stylus. How might we design a new tool for students to interact and manipulate the screens based on physical and cognitive needs?

ABVI: 1. Design a fun and interactive game application for the blind and visually impaired.

ABVI: 2. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors. Individuals who are visually impaired rely on this technology on a daily basis, however, the current models in the market are not affordable or portable. How can we design a CCTV that is below $400 while making it easier and more adaptable to the user?

Describe your key skills and strengths:

Will you be attending lunch on Saturday?

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Will you be attending lunch on Sunday?

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Will you require interpreting services?

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