Changing lives...One hand at a time!

The inspiration for us to embark on this journey was Travis Mills, a US War Veteran, a quadruple amputee, and his principle of "Never give up, never quit."

Our prostheses are made in biodegradable polymer, called PLA, using 3D printing technology. They are very simple designs, obtained from an open-source software provided by the e-NABLE organization. The unique design of the prosthesis uses the movement of the wrist or elbow joint to activate the opening and closing of the hand. These prostheses have great advantages - such as lightness, low production cost, and high customization capacity. It is also a product of high quality and durability. - helpinghands

  Our mission is to provide access to a prosthetic hand to anyone who requires it in order to improve his or her quality of life.

 We have successfully carried our efforts so far to several recipients in India, Mexico, Nepal.

 Helping Hands Long Island is thankful for Dr. M.Ete Chan and her students at Stonybrook University for taking over our mission of creating 3D-printed prosthetics for those in need around the world. 

Any interested volunteers may take part by contacting Stonybrook University.

https://sites.google.com/stonybrook.edu/3dbmehelp/hand-in-hands/history

https://news.stonybrook.edu/homespotlight/biomedical-engineering-academy-provides-hands-on-experience-to-middle-school-students/