About Casey Accessibility
About Us
Karan Singh: Engineer/Design Specialist
Frank Lin: Team Data Anaylst
Joel Gijo: Health Researcher
Our Mission
As counselors at Camp Casey, we noticed that traditional physical transfer routines for people with disabilities frequently were laborious, and dangerous for the inexperienced. We noticed that existing transfer assist technologies were wildly expensive and lacked personalization. Therefore, we decided to start building our own.
Our designs for the product
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About Karan (left): When I started as a counselor at Casey, I could barely lift the smallest campers, and when I tried to help with transfers I was so scared I'd do something wrong and hurt a kid. That's where the idea for this product came from. The main objective was to keep my design simple and utilize the most fundamental principles of mechanics to create something useful, cheap, and adaptable.
Data Analysis
Camper Transfer Difficulty Ratings
Challenges Faced in Transferring Disabled Campers
Challenges Faced in Transferring Disabled Campers
We surveyed 50 past or current counselors, and 60 percent of the responses rated as extremely difficult (9 or 10). It’s clear that there is a strong need for a product that significantly reduces the challenges faced by counselors.
Challenges Faced in Transferring Disabled Campers
Challenges Faced in Transferring Disabled Campers
Challenges Faced in Transferring Disabled Campers
The main challenges were camper discomfort (80%) and physical strain (64%). It's crucial to design a product that meets the needs of both campers and counselors to ensure safer, more comfortable, and efficient transfers.
Desired Features in our product
Challenges Faced in Transferring Disabled Campers
Desired Features in our product
We surveyed campers and their families, with 78.3% prioritizing camper comfort and 60% favoring lightweight and portable designs. These insights are central to our product development.
Summary
As the Data Analyst, I gathered and analyzed survey data to identify key challenges in transferring campers with disabilities. From counselor and camper feedback, I pinpointed issues like physical strain and camper discomfort, which shaped our focus on creating a more efficient, camper-friendly product. By prioritizing comfort, portabilit
As the Data Analyst, I gathered and analyzed survey data to identify key challenges in transferring campers with disabilities. From counselor and camper feedback, I pinpointed issues like physical strain and camper discomfort, which shaped our focus on creating a more efficient, camper-friendly product. By prioritizing comfort, portability, and adjustability, we aim to improve the experience for both campers and counselors. This data-driven approach ensures our design meets the real needs of the community.
Common Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Cerebral Palsy
Group of neurological disorders that affect movement, balance, and posture. Our design incorporates straps with soft padding to accommodate for patients with cerebral palsy, as their heightened reflex responses can pose challenges during transfers.
Spina Bifida
Muscular Dystrophy
Cerebral Palsy
Occurs from a birth defect leading to an incompletely formed spine. Our design includes wide arm rest strap ranges to accommodate for patients with limited mobility.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy
Group of diseases that leads to a progressive loss of muscle mass. Our design can lift up to 500 lbs. to accommodate for our patients who need assistance with supporting their body weight.