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Session 6

A project log for Diego Project new jump rope

Inclusive skipping rope with adapted handles to make it easier for a child with reduced prehension to play independently.

raphaelvaillantraphael.vaillant 04/29/2025 at 14:000 Comments

During this session, we made the first real prototype of our bracelet for Diego. To design it, we reused a jumper sleeve, which gave us a soft, comfortable and stretchy material, while keeping a shape that suited the hand. We cut the sleeve to create an opening for the thumb, allowing the bracelet to fit securely on Diego's hand.

The system allows the rope to be attached directly to the surface of the rope, without the need to hold a handle, which is perfectly suited to Diego's body shape. We used a fabric with Velcro fasteners to ensure that the rope stayed in place and to enable quick and easy adjustment.

This prototype has enabled us to validate the feasibility of our idea, and marks a concrete step forward in our project. All that remains now is to test the device with Diego to get his impressions and, if necessary, make a few improvements.

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