# 3D-printed assistive technology for children

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/3d-printed-assistive-technology-for-children
> Updated: 2026-08-31T06:47:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Individual efforts and initiatives are utilizing 3D printing technology to create customized assistive devices for children with disabilities.

In the United States, a teenager designed and printed a specialized wheelchair for a toddler, incorporating adjustable components and features to accommodate medical equipment. 

In Spain, the ‘Ayúdame 3D’ initiative, which utilizes concepts from the nonprofit MakeGood, has been delivering personalized 3D-printed wheelchairs. These devices are designed through 3D scanning to ensure a precise fit for children with rare neurodegenerative diseases, offering lighter and more maneuverable alternatives to standard models.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Guille Gaunas-Vivas delivers custom 3D-printed wheelchair to child in Cádiz

Guille Gaunas-Vivas delivered a custom 3D-printed wheelchair to a child in Cádiz, designed via the Ayúdame 3D project to facilitate beach access and mobility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guille-gaunas-vivas-delivers-custom-3d-printed-wheelchair-to-child-in-cdiz

### 2026-08-11: Utah teenager 3D-prints custom wheelchair for toddler

A 13-year-old Utah teenager spent 300 hours 3D-printing a custom, adjustable wheelchair for a 21-month-old girl with a disability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utah-teenager-3d-prints-custom-wheelchair-for-toddler

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