{"id":1087,"date":"2019-09-12T16:08:54","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T16:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2019-09-12T16:08:56","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T16:08:56","slug":"thisables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/index.php\/2019\/09\/12\/thisables\/","title":{"rendered":"ThisAbles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Original Content:<br>https:\/\/thisables.com\/en\/about\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe ThisAbles project was conceived to allow people with\nspecial needs to enjoy the quality of life provided by IKEA products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of IKEA\u2019s vision to \u201ccreate a better everyday life\nfor as many people as possible\u201d, we joined forces with the non-profit\norganizations Milbat and Access Israel, that specialize in creating special\nsolutions for populations with special needs and disabilities, and developed a\nnew and revolutionary line of products that bridge some of the gaps between\nexisting IKEA products and the special needs of people belonging to these\npopulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was important for us to create maximum access in every\naspect of the project, from the designated site that we constructed for the\nproject, that was adapted for people with disabilities, to the products\nthemselves, some of which can even be printed independently in a 3D printer\nbased on models that we have made available to the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mega-Switch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mega-Switch.jpg 909w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mega-Switch-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mega-Switch-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mega-Switch-696x440.jpg 696w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mega-Switch-664x420.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><figcaption> Mega Switch &#8211; An oversized switch that makes it possible to operate the lamp without the need for precise use of the fingers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Easy-Handle.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Easy-Handle.png 909w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Easy-Handle-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Easy-Handle-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Easy-Handle-696x440.png 696w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Easy-Handle-664x420.png 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><figcaption> Easy Handle &#8211; A handle for opening the door with the forearm or the whole hand, without having to use the fingers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Finger-Brush.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Finger-Brush.jpg 909w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Finger-Brush-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Finger-Brush-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Finger-Brush-696x440.jpg 696w, https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Finger-Brush-664x420.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><figcaption> Finger Brush &#8211; A device that enables holding drawing and painting tools for people with difficulty operating their fingers.\u201d <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ThisAbles is an interesting and relevant\nproject which will inspire me as I continue to look for ways the beauty and\nhygiene industry can increase inclusivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Original Content:https:\/\/thisables.com\/en\/about\/ \u201cThe ThisAbles project was conceived to allow people with special needs to enjoy the quality of life provided by IKEA products. 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