Author name: Pushti Ranpura

Person using loop scissors to cut a piece of paper to demonstrate its use

Assistive Technology: Adaptive Loop Scissors

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Adaptive scissors are specialized cutting tools designed to assist individuals with physical disabilities or limited hand strength, dexterity, or coordination. For people with conditions such as cerebral palsy, arthritis, or hand tremors, these scissors can be particularly beneficial in achieving greater independence and ease in everyday tasks. Key features 1. Continuous Loop Handles The most […]

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From Static to Dynamic: Rethinking Merchant’s House Museum’s Website to Connect with Young Visitors

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CONTEXT MHM’s website had become stale: a crucial yet underutilized point of contact for Young Visitors The Merchant’s House Museum is New York City’s only 19th century home preserved intact, with original family furnishings and personal belongings of the Tredwell’s family. Despite the visitation numbers reaching pre-pandemic levels, the museum still struggled to appeal to

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Design critique: FigJam (website)

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FigJam is an online collaborative tool which can be used for anything from brainstorming to build including diagramming, strategy and planning. It empowers teams to express their ideas visually and make things together in real-time. FigJam has fun elements like adding stickers, dot voting, leaving voice messages, etc that makes collaboration more engaging and personalized. 

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