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.

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