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TOM@UNIVERSITY TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers) is a global movement of innovators dedicated to creating affordable solutions for the needs of people with disabilities worldwide. TOM@University program in partnership with Swinburne University and TOM:Melbourne combines the TOM process and teams of makers and NeedKnowers, with Swinburne University’s interdisciplinary, human-centred design and engineering curriculums to create solutions that enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Since 2018, through the annual program, the teams have created a broad range of assistive technology solutions ranging from a wheelchair cleaner to a flotation device for hydrotherapy. In 2020, the student cohort addressed challenges related to creating an inclusive and accessible workforce of the future.
Image credit: TOM:Melbourne
Program: Industry Partner:
TOM@University
TOM:Melbourne, Solve, Scope, Untapped and Swinburne AccessAbility Careers Hub
Duration:
August 2020 – November 2020
Disciplines:
Occupational Therapy (OT) & Design