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BLUElab EASE

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Project Leader(s):
Julia Tweadey (jtweadey@umich.edu)

Project Location(s): Ann Arbor, MI and León, Nicaragua

Current Project: We are currently working with a non-profit, FNE International, to develop assistive seating devices for children with cerebral palsy in Nicaragua.

Our Mission: We aim to create sustainable solutions by engaging with local communities and partnering with nonprofits that also prioritize socially engaged design.

Our Vision: We aim to collaborate with community partners and local nonprofits in Nicaragua to develop solutions that ease the hardships of children with cerebral palsy and their families. Our goal is for our devices to improve the quality of life for these children and their families while adhering to BLUElab's core values.


Team History: Our team completed a needs assessment in Nicaragua in August of 2019, during which we conducted interviews with the families we intend on working with. Now, our team is researching potential solutions, prototyping, and keeping in close contact with our community partners.

Partner Organization: FNE International and SPTLN

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  • Who We Are
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Project Leads
  • Project Teams
    • Current Project Teams >
      • BLUElab Metro
      • BLUElab EASE
      • Sa' Nima' Collaborative
      • Woven Wind
    • Inactive Teams >
      • Discovery CS
      • Thailand
      • Bangladesh
    • Start a Project Team!
  • Outreach
    • Black Lives Matter
  • Sponsors
  • Resources
    • Feedback
  • Get Involved
    • Recruitment
    • Alumni Involvement