3D printing lends
a helping hand
Leading disability technology
organisation Northcott has
combined forces with the
University of Technology Sydney
to trial 3D printing as a way of
helping people with disability.
As part of a global first, 3D printing
is being used to enable people
with disability to create devices
that will allow them to gain greater
independence and autonomy over
theirlives.
assist a person with disability to a customised wheelchair toggle so a
drink independently, an adaptive person with disability can drive their
Examples of devices being handle to assist a person with wheelchair independently.
developed are a straw holder to disability to cook independently and
Supporting people
living with disability
for over 65 years
We have a simple philosophy at Orana... we exist to provide support
for people living with disability.
We encourage, we train and most importantly we provide real life choices.
With services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, we ensure
support is tailored towards personalised service.
With a diverse range of employment, housing and life skills support
options, Orana is committed to excellence through creating independence
for people living with disability.
To find out more about Orana and how we support South Australians
with disability, visit www.oranaonline.com.au or call us on 8375 2000.
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