Homewheels

prototype, job training and opportunities, persons with disabilities, Innovator Farm

Providing training in smart home modification to wheelchair users

 

 

The venture aims to provide training in smart home modification to wheelchair users. They will then be equipped with the knowledge, enabling them to be employed to provide advice to occupational therapists and assist them in carrying out comprehensive home assessments and smart home modification services for other mobility-impaired persons to prevent home accidents.

Name of Organisation

(Not applicable)

Approved Funding Amount

HK$100,000

Funding Period (Status)

1 year and 5 months (Ended)

Impact/Outcome

  • Provided a total of 569 hours of training and job opportunities to 6 wheelchair users
  • Offered free-of-charge home assessments and smart home modification services to 13 wheelchair users who live alone

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