Assisted Musical/Learning Device (AMLD)

Abstract

The Assisted MusicaVLearning Device (AMLD) is an electronic device that combines musical creativity and educational applications into one. The AMLD affords a person with cerebral palsy to play a musical instrument; and makes learning basic hand and eye coordination skills through a unique control panel an enjoyable experience.

An updated assisted musical learning device

“…Most of the devices that are currently offered on the market are compact in size and very difficult for individuals that have physical disabilities to operate. (2) The device produces audible sounds relating to the buttons pressed with indicating lights to aid in recognizing and acknowledging the button being pressed. The AMLD, with its unique design features as described above, will ultimately improve this client's overall quality of life by improving his educational skills and musical creativity.…”

“…Once the project is completed, it is given to the person with disabilities (client) as a gift to use to improve their life. The device described here is a second iteration of one originally developed previously [2].…”