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About the solution
Kevan lost the strength in his limbs due to his condition, and he always wanted to travel around Europe. Because he weights about 30kgs, his friends designed a special backpack so they would be able to carry him, without he having to use his wheelchair.
The device features padding, a headrest and a saddle. The team went to France, Ireland and England in the summer of 2016. His friends would take shifts while carrying Kevan.
“My friends and I explored Paris, hiked through the English countryside, and scaled the legendary island of Skellig Michael. And we did it all without my wheelchair! Using a specially designed backpack, my friends carried me where I could otherwise never go. It was incredible! And now we want to make that possible for other disabled folks", Kevan recalled.
The “We Carry Kevan” team is working on a book and a documentary to show that disabled people can also live adventures.
Adapted from: http://dailym.ai/1RfmGXq
More info: http://wecarrykevan.com/
https://youtu.be/9d6RwZuTQk8
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Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
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MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
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Bone Disorders (Decalcification, Bone Deformity, Bone Fracture, Bone Infection)
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
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Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
Neurology
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Autism
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Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
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