Simple Seat, Better Lives, University of San Diego
Simple Seat, Better Lives
University of San Diego
USA
2017
Second Place
Pit-latrine Access for Disabled Individuals in Uganda
Research Team
Harrison Schmachtenberger, BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering, University of San Diego
Mei-Li Hey, BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering, University of San Diego
Project Summary
Landmine survivors and handicapped individuals in Uganda are marginalised due to their disabilities and lose independence. One manifestation of this issue is their inability to use a pit-latrine, which is the focus of Simple Seat, Better Lives. The project was inspired by Margaret Orech, a Ugandan landmine survivor and the founder of the Uganda Landmine Survivors Association.