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Seen from below, three students lean over a wheelchair and attach a zipper bag to the bottom of the seat.

From jar openers to key grippers, devices designed by UF students help people with disabilities

June 9, 2026

While access has improved for people with disabilities, small inconveniences still exist everywhere. To solve that — piece by piece — students from the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering are helping design 3D-printed assistive devices for locals with unique needs.

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