APT uses basic engineering principles to make weak materials strong. The weak materials are paper and cardboard and these can be recycled into surprisingly strong items of furniture, useful household objects and unique artwork. Chairs and sofas have been in daily use for over 16 years.

        Standing frame being prepared to send to physiotherapy conference

APT techniques have been used in many countries, including the UK, to make furniture for children with disabilities. It is particularly suited to making seating and standing supports. This means that money can be saved to spend on the necessary metal and electronic assistive devices such as wheelchairs and hearing aids.

As well as the lower cost, the advantages in using APT include the versatility as unusual shapes and designs can be made according to the needs of the child, the measurements and the impairment. For instance a seat with a curved back is more difficult to achieve in wood and relatively easy using APT techniques.

The other advantages are that APT can be done without special tools, and a specialized workshop!

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