Design inclusivo - proposta de um dispositivo para auxiliar na transferência de cadeirantes em atividade de higiene pessoal e necessidades fisiológicas

Abstract

Many are the difficulties faced by disabled people daily beyond the limitations of disability itself. These difficulties directly influence their autonomy in various activities, and may be caused by the lack of accessibility of environments, inadequate support devices or even their absence, among others. Regarding bathroom activities, such as personal hygiene and physiological needs, there are products / devices designed for wheelchair users on the market. However, some products do not address the specificities of the deficiency and the possible evolution of their condition, sometimes making “home” adaptations necessary. In this sense, this paper aims to present the development of a transfer device design proposal to assist wheelchair users during their personal hygiene activities and physiological needs. Given this, this work was developed from bibliographic and field research. As a Project Method was adopted the GODP - Guidance for Project Development (MERINO, 2016), in which the author presents a user-centered project proposal. The project had as a case study, a wheelchair with Muscular Dystrophy. As for the results, the transfer device called “Aurea” was created in order to promote greater autonomy, privacy, safety and comfort to users. during the activities in question; also meeting another need of the target audience, the transportation of the device to other environments outside their homes. For this purpose, a portable device was developed, made from resistant and lightweight materials, and with locking systems.