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About the solution
"There is a kid in my class, in 4th grade, and he was in a wheelchair. He couldn't walk so I thought: well, he mustn't exercise because he is in an electric wheelchair so if he could do hand power it would work a lot better and he would get to do exercise", he described.
Using old parts he found in the garage, stuff from the city's recycling center and a wheelchair bought online (that cost 25 dollars), with the help of his grandfather, the boy created the GoGo bike.
"My grandfather and I built the GoGo bike from my old two-wheeler. We cut it apart, welded it back together and created an attachment bar to hook into the wheel chair that can be easily removed whenever necessary. And it works by pedaling with your hands, so a lot of people will find it easy to use", Grant explained.
The boy plans to see this device go into production so that it can help more people. "We weren't really thinking about getting rich from making these bikes. We would like to help other kids get exercise, have fun and feel good about themselves and not be ashamed that they have to be in a wheelchair. We would like to see a bike company take this idea and make it reasonably priced so most kids in wheelchairs can have a bike just like every other kid who is not in a wheelchair. If we can't find an interested bike company, we would like to give the prototype to an organization like March of Dimes or some other nonprofit who could take the idea and help develop it for kids and adults who can use it."
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MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
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Muscular Dystrophy
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Strategy/Tip
Difficulty coordinating movements
Muscle weakness
paralysis of the legs and lower body
Caregiving Support
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Pediatrics
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COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Social interaction
Neuromuscular Disorders
Strategy/Tip
Social Media
Loss of balance
Muscle cramps or spasms
Muscle weakness
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
paralysis of the legs and lower body
Seizures
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Tremors
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Enhancing health literacy
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Enhancing Mental Health
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
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Special-needs assistant invented a chair to include kids with disabilities in school activities
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Neuromuscular Disorders
Angelman's Syndrome
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Difficulty coordinating movements
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Muscle weakness
paralysis of the legs and lower body
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Caregiving Support
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Pediatrics
United States
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