Public speaking is something many of us dread, and for those who stutter it can be extra nerve-racking.
The backyard game cornhole, on the other hand, is a joy. But many people with physical disabilities are unable to play.
In both cases, Northeastern University’s Enabling Engineering class is here to help.
“I’m a big fan of devices that can help people,” says Aidan Capaldi as he and fellow students demonstrated a virtual reality app that helps people practice their public speaking skills.
Kate Bevec, whose team developed an accessible, switch-activated beanbag launcher for cornhole, concurred.
“There are lots of options for helping people with disabilities with everyday tasks, which is great, but they have limited options for playing games,” Bevec says.
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