Ezcare wheelchair / Zulfakhri Zulkafli ...[et al.]

• Main Authors: Zulkafli, Zulfakhri, Norjaip, Norzainul Ariffin, Tuan Saiden, Tuan Aziem Amrie, Abd Aziz, Fatin Farhah, Haslan, Hazmiera Amrisya
• Format: Student Project
• Language: English
• Subjects: Wheelchairs. Design and construction; Machine design and drawing
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/56806/1/56806.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/56806/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Mara

To understand the wheelchair provision which is about enabling people with disabilities to become mobile, remain healthy and participate fully in community life. People worldwide often take the ability to move households and community for granted, but for individuals with a disability with mobility impairments even the smallest step can prevent them from accessing all parts of their life. Being mobile enhances a person’s ability to learn, interact with others, earn a living and participate in the community. To ensure effective mobility, wheelchair users need a wheelchair which fits the users’ correctly and meets the specific needs. The ability to adjust or customize a wheelchair to meet the user’s physical needs will vary, depending on the type of wheelchair. Wheelchairs should be available in at least a small range of sizes and can be adjusted easily such as regulating the height of the seat and inclination of the backseat. To enhance soft skills, in this case redesigning and implementing knowledge on crafting ideas mainly in Solid Work Software. Giving the opportunity to express ideas and improve creative designs. Hence, soft skills are essential for creating opportunities in life and making it one of the highest demands during internship and work life.