Modification of Sewing Machine Foot Pedal to Hand Pedal for People with Disabilities Affecting Both Legs
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The situation of people with disabilities, their needs, and the barriers they face to participating fully in their societies is a critical issue. People with disabilities require the same essentials as those without disabilities. However, they often struggle to meet their needs due to difficulties in moving freely from place to place and the challenges of securing employment. Additionally, societal expectations often perceive individuals with disabilities as dependent and unable to fulfill their needs and wants through their own efforts. Therefore, modifying sewing machines presents an excellent opportunity for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with disabilities affecting both legs. Typically, sewing machines are operated by foot, and sewing work can be performed while sitting in one place, eliminating the need for movement. This project aims to alter both governmental and societal perceptions by modifying sewing machines to be hand-operated, thus enabling individuals with disabilities to work independently. By adapting the lower part of the sewing machine, which is typically foot-operated, to be hand-operated, people with disabilities can become self-sufficient. This change will help shift their status from dependent to independent, demonstrating that individuals with disabilities can contribute to society equally in terms of work, lifestyle, and meeting their needs and wants.
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