Stroke survivors with limited use of one arm

Stroke survivors with limited use of one arm presently have difficulty using the RIC cafeteria tray. • Current RIC solution requires survivors to seek help from the limited number of cafeteria staff • Food tends to slip, and drinks spill on the hard plastic trays • Survivors have difficulty maintaining the tray’s stability with one arm Rubber handle for comfort and control A handle that “snaps” onto the RIC tray and a nonslip rubber surface. The two provide a discreet and costeffective design for users that have mobility in their legs. Constructed of lightweight aluminum • flanged for strength • dual-layered design on arms allows for secure grip on tray Riveted pieces of galvanized steel prevent shape from undesirable deformation Nonslip neoprene mat prevents food and drinks from slipping Steel rods with ends coated in Plastidip fit into lip of tray to stabilize tray Attaching Detaching 1. Hold handle so rods are aligned with short ends of tray 1. Remove red rod from underneath the lip of the tray 2. Push down on handle until both rods click into place 2. Holding the handle, unhook the black rod 3. Lift and go! 3. Place handle out of the way and enjoy your meal! Section 11 Team 3 Ankur Bakshi, Jean Chia, Mathew Lowes, Alexander Sheu Professors Hirsch and Lake