Nicaragua
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Project Leader(s):
Carolyn Wu (wucaro@umich.edu)
Jami Stout (stoutjam@umich.edu)
Thomas Huber (tomhuber@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
For updates on Team Nicaragua follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or check out our Website!
Carolyn Wu (wucaro@umich.edu)
Jami Stout (stoutjam@umich.edu)
Thomas Huber (tomhuber@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
For updates on Team Nicaragua follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or check out our Website!