About Adaptive Force
We are a group of students at New York University and took the course “Developing Assistive Technology” in the fall semester, 2020.
Throughout the semester, we worked with our client, Jose Hernandez, to create his game controller to satisfy his needs using Xbox Adaptive Controller. We had a weekly meeting to catch up on the progress and make sure we were on the same stage.
Our challenge was to conduct all meetings and complete fabrications remotely. Luckily, we had access to the facility at ITP (Interactive Telecommunications Program), and we could create the final product with high quality.
This website provides our experience with people interested in creating a game controller and fabricating any electric device. Our guide is step-by-step and easy to follow instructions, but do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are happy to talk about our journey and help people who need us!
We really appreciate help from our client, Jose, and course instructors, Amy Hurst and Anita Perr.
About Team
Jose Hernandez | Community partner
NYC Advocacy Coordinator
President, NYC Chapter
United Spinal Association
Jose is an avid gamer who sustained a spinal cord injury at the age of 15 years old and leaving him tetraplegic with limited movement in his hands. After playing video games for many years with an arcade stick, the industry introduced dual analog sticks which made it nearly impossible for him to continue playing video games. Fast-forward many years and with the help of the students of NYU they helped create a set of buttons to supplement other adaptive equipment.
Nick Grant | Fabrication Lead
2nd-year grad, Interactive Telecommunications Program
Tisch School of the Arts, NYU
Nick studied politics and journalism in Washington, DC. He focuses on creating inclusive immersive experiences with a positive social impact focus.
Zane Sicadsicad | Design lead
Post-Professional MA Program, Department of Occupational Therapy
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, NYU
Zane is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the Philippines. He enjoys helping patients improve daily life occupations to be able to participate in their own community. With his passion to serve people with disabilities, he advocates for a disability-inclusive environment through technological innovation.
Saki Asakawa | Research lead
2nd-year grad, Integrated Digital Media
Tandon School of Engineering, NYU
Saki is passionate about making entertainment accessible to people with disabilities. Her goal is to make everyone enjoy entertainment together. With her previous research experience at Carnegie Mellon University, she currently works on creating the inclusive guideline of Extended Reality by being a member of XRAccess, as well as an inclusive sharing experience of watching sports at home as a master thesis.
our journey
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