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2026-10-21 issue

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Zac Makes: 3D-Printed Wheelchairs for Kids

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A Utah teen documents making free, customized wheelchairs for young children through the nonprofit MakeGood.

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Families seeking a free mobility chair for a child
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The first chair took about 300 hours; its features included an adjustable footrest and headrest and room for heavier medical equipment.

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The page describes a MakeGood process in which families post requests and volunteer makers choose a chair to build from the nonprofit’s free design. Zac says his first build took about 300 hours and included a removable tray and cupholder, flexible printed straps, and adjustable supports. The page says donations cover equipment and materials, while families pay nothing.

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