Imran Ariff is an independant young man. At the age of 30, Imran has lived with Cerebral Palsy all his life. This hasn't stopped him from achieving the things that are important to him...
Dream summary: Imran dreams of being able to independently complete his gym workout on a single machine, without the need for assistance between machines and equipment. Being able to maintain his strength is essential for Imran’s independence – being able to transfer without assistance at home and living independently in the community.
Dream details: Imran is unable to use his upper limbs functionally however he is competent in his powered wheelchair and can independently use a computer-all by use of his right foot. Imran does currently attend a gym but relies on someone to help his transfer between 5 or 6 different machines. This is difficult and unsafe for Imran. Due to athetosis Imran has postural instability so regularly structured gym equipment is not ideal as it doesn’t give him the support he needs.
Design Challenge: Imran needs a piece of equipment with which he could complete a range of activities with as little assistance as possible. This type of equipment would eliminate the need for unsafe transfers between gym equipment, and provide the support needed.
Team Gymdependent
UWA students: Kimberley Chient, Shaun Bartlett, Yvette Coles, Alan Kan
Industry reps and Mentors: Bruce Cameron, Vic Fusco, Greg Wilson
Team Gymran
UWA students: James Harding, James Moody, Lawrence Weir, Simon Harris
Industry reps and Mentors: Melissa Canicais, Dave Holland, Renee Barnes, Chris Saunders, Kelly Reilly
Team imaGYMnation
UWA students: Virginia Baker, Juan Lim, Adam Stephen, Colin Chong
Industry reps and Mentors: Leia Bowley, Sota Iwasaki, Alvin Radesich, Robert Van der Linde
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy is a charity which provides services and support to more than 1000 people living with cerebral palsy and their families throughout WA. Striving to achieve a community where people living with cerebral palsy and other disabilities are included in all facets of society, and to live with the freedom of choice. They provide a range services including physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy, social work, psychology, early education, respite, health promotion, employment, alternatives to employment, accommodation support and recreation.
Contact: Tarryn Brady
Phone: 9443 0350
Email: tarryn.brady@tccp.com.au
Website: www.tccp.com.au
