CONCLUSION
In Summary, the DressyBars successfully assists Elsa, and 8-year-old girl with arthrogryposis who uses a
wheelchair and has limited strength and flexion in her joints, to dress herself using an easy-to-use, compact
device.
Our prototype consists of the following elements:
• The Bars: A pair of oak dowel rods, 18 inches long each, extend outward from the board and
hold the body of the shirt open.
• The Clip: A clothespin hangs down from a rod extending from the top of the board in order to
hold the neck and body of the shirt open.
• The Board: A 16 inch by 22 inch piece of particle board holds all the components of the
DressyBars, and attaches to a door by a pair of nylon strap and a set of six suction cups.
The design focuses on ease of use and portability. Its simple components make it intuitive for the users to
understand how to use and store the DressyBars. The bars hold the shirt open at an angle Elsa can naturally
lean into. The clip ensures the shirt is open for dressing. The over-the-door board conveniently houses all
the components on any standard door and ensures the device is stable for use.
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