<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[TBI Rehabilitation]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://tbirehabilitation.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[Kostas Pantremenos]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://tbirehabilitation.wordpress.com/author/onganalop/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[[BLOG POST] ThisAbles.com Is Ikea&#8217;s New Project That Makes Its Existing Products&nbsp;Accessible]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<header class="post-header">
<p class="meta post-meta clearfix"><span class="updated meta-date"><i class="fa fa-calendar"></i>MARCH 31, 2019</span></p>
</header>
<div class="entry clearfix">
<div class="post-thumbnail"><a href="https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2019/03/ikea-thisables.html/ikea-3d-printed-low-tech-assistive-technology"><img title="Ikea 3D printed low tech assistive technology" src="https://i1.wp.com/assistivetechnologyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ikea-3D-printed-low-tech-assistive-technology.png?zoom=1.100000023841858&amp;resize=650%2C276&amp;ssl=1" alt="image shows 9 different low tech accessibility products that work with existing ikea products. these are: glass bumper, mega switch, easy handle, insider, pop up handle, couch lift, friendly zipper, curtain zipper, cane by me." width="650" height="276" /></a></div>
<div></div>
<p>In order to help people with disabilities use its products much more comfortably and independently, and to foray into <a href="https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2019/02/inclusive-design.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="inclusion (opens in a new tab)">inclusion</a>, Ikea recently launched the “<a href="https://thisables.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="ThisAbles (opens in a new tab)">ThisAbles</a>” project that includes a line of low tech assistive technology devices that bridges gaps between existing Ikea products and the needs of people with disabilities. These products, like the Mega Switch that can be used to turn on and off a lamp without the need for precise use of fingers, can be easily printed by consumers on a 3D printer at their own convenience. There are <a href="https://thisables.com/en/new-developments/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="13 such products (opens in a new tab)">13 such products</a> available that cater to people with disabilities related to vision, mobility and hand functions.</p>
<p>Visit ThisAbles.com for more information and to learn about these new developments as well as existing products suitable for people with disabilities.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio">
<div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><span class="embed-youtube"><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a0PA_VpLlDw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;start=8&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation"></iframe></span></span></div>
</figure>
<p>Make sure to watch these quick videos to see some of the products in action.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio">
<div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><span class="embed-youtube"><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLjX1z9Buc8Iw6j3PLkcf1bJTGGIXBa1EB" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation"></iframe></span></span></div>
<div></div>
</figure>
</div>
<p>via <a href="https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2019/03/ikea-thisables.html">ThisAbles.com Is Ikea&#8217;s New Project That Makes Its Existing Products Accessible &#8211; Assistive Technology Blog</a></p>
]]></html><thumbnail_url><![CDATA[https://i1.wp.com/assistivetechnologyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ikea-3D-printed-low-tech-assistive-technology.png?zoom=1.100000023841858&resize=650%2C276&ssl=1&fit=440%2C330]]></thumbnail_url><thumbnail_width><![CDATA[396]]></thumbnail_width><thumbnail_height><![CDATA[168]]></thumbnail_height></oembed>