People with disabilities and the aging population frequently have difficulties using off-the-shelf personal protective equipment (PPE). We are hosting a virtual hack-athon in order to explore innovative designs and processes for providing accessible and usable PPE for these overlooked groups of users.

Examples of the types of problems we are looking for solutions and PPE include but are not limited to:
providing accessible PPE to those with disabilities including but not limited to the following:
•    Physical obstacles to donning and doffing
•    Ensuring proper fit for preventing microbial exposure
•    How to remotely customize PPE to individual users
•    How to identify and provide accessible PPE to users
•    How to encourage persons with cognitive or physiological disabilities to use PPE

Best entries will be judged by a panel of experts in the medical and disability fields in the following two categories – ‘Engineering and Technical Implementation’ and ‘Processes and Delivery Strategies.’ 1st prize is $500, 2nd prize is $250 and $100 for honorable mention.

Eligibility

You must be an active Purdue undergraduate student.

Requirements

Physical prototypes, software/programming or logistical solutions are acceptable.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$500 in prizes
Engineering and Technical Implementation
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

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Judging Criteria

  • Engineering and Technical Implementation
  • Processes and Delivery Strategies

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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