Our client needs access to bowling through an adaptive switch that allows them to independently initiate the bowling action.
The family we are working with bowls together, and their daughter participates in Special Olympics through her school. However, the current accessibility options available to her are limited and do not work effectively. She already has experience using a one-way switch, which presents an opportunity to significantly increase her participation and social engagement if adapted to a bowling device. Based on this need, we have expanded our client base to include a broader audience of individuals for whom existing bowling accessibility devices are ineffective or inaccessible.
People with physical disabilities want to participate in bowling with friends, family, and peers, including at Special Olympics events. Bowling supports social participation, reinforces concepts like cause and effect, and increases the user’s sense of agency and independence.
Limited affordable and adaptable accessibility devices are available.
Current options require intense setup and lack portability.
Lack of opportunities for participation with peers.
No accessible technologies that are easy to recreate.
