APT Kenya Applied Paper Based Technology: Changing Lives of the Disabled

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APT Kenya Applied Paper Based Technology: Changing Lives of the Disabled

Design is Human

28 minutes 34 seconds

3 years ago

APT Kenya Applied Paper Based Technology: Changing Lives of the Disabled

Speakers:
Ruth Stevens, Chairman, The Potters House CBO/APT Kenya
Cath Barton, Pediatric Physiotherapist

APT Kenya is a project run by The Potter’s House CBO since February 2022 addressing this need by using Appropriate Paper Technology (APT) as a low cost and sustainable solution to make seating and standing devices for disabled children in Kenya.APT devices help the child to maintain a comfortable and functional position in either sitting or standing. This good positioning is proven to help prevent contractures and spinal deformities, and can improve digestion, bowel function, and maintain skin integrity. The equipment also enables the child to play and communicate with those around them, increasing both the amount and the quality of their participation in home activities, as well as increasing independence, communication and quality of life.