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Project

Eco-Sno Seed Grant

Center:

ME-The University of Maine, Center for Community Inclusion, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2018

Contact Information:

Elizabeth DePoy
[email protected]
207-581-1469

Project Description:

This RRF seed project proposes an innovative co-design method to develop and test the EcoSno, an aesthetically designed, modular, adaptive winter fitness support device for the growing number of elders who need and/or want standing support equipment to participate in outdoor winter recreation and fitness. The seed grant activity will bring elders who could benefit from this device together with an interdisciplinary team of researchers from two UMS campuses, external commercial partners, and students, to design and test the Eco-Sno concept and prototype. Using design elements of two previous successful devices, Eco-Sno will be comprised of a lightweight shaft to which attachments can easily be fitted to promote stable walking on slippery terrain, and weight bearing and stability support in Nordic and Alpine skiing.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Recreation-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Not Applicable

Funding Source: