Grand River Makerspace invites members of the Greater Grand Rapids area to use 3D printers, laser engravers, and more to utilize these pieces of equipment for personal projects or try something new. Not even in business for a full year, the space has a milestone to celebrate with a special project from the community of makers that has seen its first beneficiary: a specially designed mobility trainer for Norton Shores resident Ella Whitman.
Ella was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that impaired her eighth chromosome, affecting her motor skills, including her mobility.
The trainer was built using designs from MakeGood, an organization that use 3D printing technology to create devices for children with disabilities at no cost to the family. This not only gives financial freedom for those who need this equipment, but no need to wait for special manufacturer parts if something were to…
