Suzy the Hygiene Circle was created by students for a 12-year-old girl named Mia with Down syndrome. Mia needed help with daily tasks like brushing teeth but had low reading levels. The students built Suzy, an interactive tool using a wooden lazy Susan, cups, switches and a singing greeting card to help Mia brush teeth, wash face and hands independently through fun interactions like high fives. They detailed the building process which involved woodworking, circuits and switches to create Suzy and demonstrated it for Mia, discussing pros, cons and possible improvements.

1. Suzy: The Hygiene Circle EDGE Program 2011 Erica Choi, Crystal Fernandes, Felicia Long, ShielaRoyama

2. Road Map Project Research Project Decision Building Process Live Demonstration Result – Discussion

3. Pre-Project Assignment: to create a tool for a disabled child Visited Altamont Elementary School and were introduced to Mia Afterwards, returned to class and did research on the internet

4. Mia Mia is 12 years old She has Down Syndrome Limited responses Cannot read well Likes to give high fives Very active – swims and plays soccer Parents help her carry out daily tasks

5. Down Syndrome Down Syndrome occurs when an individual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st chromosome. The additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated. Definitions taken from the website of The National Down Syndrome Society 1:600 babies

6. Project Decision Mia At the age where she needs to be more independent OR Low reading levels Goal: To build a fun, motivating tool that would let her be more independent Suzy the Hygiene Circle

7. Materials Wooden Lazy Susan Woodshop tools (wood, machinery, etc,) Morse code tool Cups 2 Switches Circuits Singing greeting card

8. Building Process Break the Lazy Susan and Morse code tool apart Install the switch to the singing greeting card Trace circles on base where the holes will be In the woodshop, cut out the holes out and and build the hand Build and prepare the circuits Paint the hand, Morse code tool, bases, and dowels Put all parts together

9. Woodworking Machinery used for: Cut out the holes that would hold the cups Carved the hand Cut out the hole in the Morse code tool for the switch to be inserted Sandpapered all wood

10. Circuits and Switches Circuits Two simple circuits Switches Two on and off switches

11. Result Live Demonstration Discussion Pros and Cons

12. Possible Improvements Use more preferable tools Make it more aesthetically pleasing Determine a better way to situate the motor Lower the volume of the rotating motor Better buttons

13. Thank you! Questions?