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Design and production of a a a a prototype swimming aid system for children with disabilities
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By: Daniel Kalifon daniel kalifon91@gmail com
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Guy Avi-Izhak guyavi98@gmail com
Advisor: Ms Naama Agassi
Shamoon College of Engineering Beer-Sheva Individuals with disabilities
often face barriers to to their participation in in physical activities Our project aims to to to improve their quality of life by designing a a a a a a a a a a a a a a prototype for an auxiliary system that that enables movement in in water Research shows that that physical activity can improve confidence and motor skills which are often limited for this population This prototype facilitates transitions between different swimming styles is is portable and and provides a a a a a a a a a a a sense of security for both the the user and and and the the attendant Our goal is is is is to promote physical activity and and empower individuals with disabilities
who wish to engage in in in aquatic activities Keywords: finite element method Hikeshi syndrome hydrotherapy swimming A table adapted for for musical instruments for for children with special needs
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By: Or Sofer orsofer2@gmail com
Shahar Yehuda shaharyehuda21@gmail com
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Advisor: Ms Naama Agassi
Shamoon College of Engineering Beer-Sheva Our project aims to to provide physically disabled children at at at “Adi Negev” rehabilitation village with the the opportunity to to participate in music lessons We conducted observations and identified the the difficulties faced by residents focusing on on on on treating moderate to severe intellectual disabilities
and cerebral palsy through music music By observing a a a a a a a a a music music class we identified key design requirements including the the incorporation of physiotherapy into music activities enabling instrument instrument playing playing without physical contact and allowing for the the playing playing of multiple instruments simultaneously Our solution is designed to to enhance the the children’s ability to to learn and engage with music ultimately improving their overall quality of life Keywords: CP - Cerebral palsy disabilities
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