Using Our Technical Expertise
An Example, Project D1541 Folding Walker
- Client: Angela
Background
Angela has Multiple Sclerosis. Although unable to walk more than a short distance without support, she is capable of riding a bicycle. As a lecturer at Oxford University, she travels between various locations around the campus and depends on her bike to give her independence.
The Challenge
Angela needed to transfer to a walker at the end of each bike journey but was unable to carry a standard walker on her bike due to their size and weight. She therefore needed
someone to be available to help her at each location, significantly limiting her independence. She asked DEMAND to devise some way of allowing her to carry a walker on her bike.
The Solution
A standard walker, even when folded, is too unwieldy for it to be practical to attach to a bike. DEMAND designed a strong but lightweight walker which folds up small enough to fit in a custom-made pannier which attaches to the rack of the bike. When Angela returns home, the pannier, with the walker inside, can be easily detached and taken indoors.
