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TECH4GOOD SPECIAL: 3D-Printed Prosthetics and Hearing Aid Projects for Children in War-Torn Regions

EMS@C-LEVEL · 27 Aug 2024 · 15m

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Jason Szolomayer, founder of 3DP4ME.org, discusses the organization's dual focus on providing hearing aids to children in Jordan and developing 3D-printed prosthetics for children in Gaza. He details the successful hearing aid project supported by Prince Mired Bin Raad and the logistical challenges of scaling prosthetic production through partnerships with Filament Innovations, Bionic P&O, and DHL. Szolomayer emphasizes the necessity of holistic care, including physiotherapy and psychological support, and outlines plans for an open-source modular speech therapy program to overcome geographic barriers.

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3DP4ME.org, DHL, Intel, Accenture, Ottobock, Deaf Kids Code

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