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H.E.L.P.E.R - Heavy-Duty Leverage Amplified Arm Assistant

The H.E.L.P.E.R is a portable, extendable, and retrievable arm assistant designed to provide enhanced grip and leverage for individuals with limited mobility. Developed by Mitchell Moses at LCAT Academy, inspired by his father's struggle with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The H.E.L.P.E.R features a telescopic rod, wrist brace, and lock for secure object handling. Made of heavy-duty PVC materials, this innovative device aims to improve daily tasks and alleviate joint pain. Learn about its benefits and importance in aiding those in need. Let's H.E.L.P.E.R those in need!

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H.E.L.P.E.R - Heavy-Duty Leverage Amplified Arm Assistant

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  1. Heavy-duty, Enhanced-grip, Leverage-amplified, Portable, Extendable, Retrievable arm H.E.L.P.E.R By: Mitchell Moses LCAT Academy

  2. Why the H.E.L.P.E.R? • Mark Moses (Father) was diagnosed with SLE in 1988. • Life has become increasingly difficult due to sore joints and extreme fatigue. • Lack to move without pain.

  3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus • Known as SLE. • Auto-immune disorder. • 1.5 Million Americans are diagnosed with SLE. • Appears mostly in people between ages 15 and 44. • 90% of patients are women. • Common symptoms are joint pain and swelling.

  4. Typical Grabbers • Sizes from 32” to 36” on average. • Squeeze handle to close teeth and grab object. • Usually made out of lightweight aluminum. • Requirements strong grip to hold object in the grabbers teeth. • Inadequate (small) grip surface. • Poor leverage when lifting objects.

  5. H.E.L.P.E.R. • Telescopic rod that extends roughly 5 feet. • Brace for wrist when grabbing heavy objects. • Lock for handle to keep teeth clamped on object. • Heavy duty plastic (PVC)

  6. Materials and Costs • PVC ¾” x 10’ $2.59 • Sanding down 15 minutes. • PVC 1” x 10’ $2.98 • Sanding down 15 minutes.

  7. Learning Stretch • Always work on something even if your waiting on parts. • Time management is HUGE! • Do not procrastinate. In fact it is the worst thing you can do. • Simple living aids can tremendously help ill and disabled Americans. • Improved my writing and problem solving skills.

  8. Work Cited • Board, A.D.A.M. Editorial. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 18 Nov. 0000. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001471/>. • "Lupus Health Center." Deaths From Lupus on the Rise. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20020502/deaths-from-lupus-on-rise>. • "Living with Lupus." S.L.E. Lupus Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://lupusny.org/about-lupus/newsletters>. • "National Council on Disability." The State of Housing in America in the 21st Century: A Disability Perspective:. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2010/Jan192010>. • "Statistics on Lupus." LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA -. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_newsroomreporters.aspx?articleid=247>.

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