Question

On google docs
Pick a program to create your digital notebook in
Program needs to be notebook format (NO slides)
You will need to type
You need to be able to draw or insert drawings
You will need to make a header for each page
You will need to add a footer for page #s
You need a title page
Include the name of the build- large and centered on the page
Project Engineers: names of your team members- first and last
Dates of the project from start to end
NO page #
You need a Table of contents on page 2
Needs to have a header with the appropriate information
Needs a footer for page #
Set up the table of contents

Write a paragraph on how many disabled people there are in the world and in the US. Focus on how many people have or are in need of prosthetics in the world and in the US. Explain facts about the needs.

Summarize the difference between adaptive and assistive technology form your research. Include what you individually researched in your paragraph.

Write a paragraph about the lab experience and the challenges that you discovered trying to use the tools.

Answer 1

Below is everything you can copy/paste into a Google Doc (and a short how-to) so your digital notebook meets the requirements you listed.

Quick setup steps (Google Docs)
- Create a new Google Doc.
- Title page (page 1): Type your title page content (see sample below). We will keep this as the “first page” so it has no page number.
- Different first page header/footer: Double-click the header area, click “Options” (three dots) and check “Different first page header/footer.” This ensures your title page has no page number but other pages do.
- Add header (applies to pages 2+): Double-click header on page 2 and type the required header info (project name, course, or team names — see sample header below). This will show on all subsequent pages.
- Add page numbers (footer): Insert > Page numbers > choose the option that starts numbering on the second page (pick the thumbnail that has no number on the first page). If needed, use Insert > Page numbers > More options to start numbering at 1 on page 2.
- Table of contents (page 2): Put cursor on page 2. Use Heading styles (Format > Paragraph styles > Heading 1/2) for section titles in the document. Then Insert > Table of contents and choose the style you want. The TOC will auto-fill from your headings.
- Insert drawings: Insert > Drawing > New (or use Google Drawings). Draw shapes/text and “Save and Close.” You can also Insert > Image or Insert > Drawing from Drive for more complex drawings.
- Header for TOC and footer page number: Page 2 will have header (as set) and footer page number (as above).
- Save and check: make sure title page has no page number and page numbering begins on the TOC as page 1 (if that’s your desired numbering) or adjust in Page numbers > More options.

Sample Title Page (page 1 — NO page number)
- Centered, large:
Title: [Name of the Build] (large, centered)
- Below the title:
Project Engineers: [First Last], [First Last], [First Last]
Dates: [Start date] – [End date]

Sample Header (appears on pages 2+)
- Left or centered in header: [Name of the Build] — Project Engineers: [Last names or initials] — [Class/Section or Instructor]

Sample Table of Contents (page 2)
- Place this on page 2 and use Insert > Table of contents after applying Heading styles:
1. Title Page — (no page #)
2. Table of Contents — page 1 (or 2 depending how you start numbering)
3. Disability & Prosthetic Need — page X
4. Adaptive vs Assistive Technology — page X
5. Lab Experience & Challenges — page X
6. Drawings / Design Sketches — page X
7. References / Appendix — page X

Text to paste into your notebook
(Use Heading 1 for each page header so the TOC will pick them up. Below are the paragraphs you asked for.)

Disability & Prosthetic Need
Worldwide, disability is common: global estimates from major health organizations put the number of people with some form of disability at roughly 1 billion people (about 15% of the world population). In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about 1 in 4 adults — roughly 60 million Americans — live with a disability. A substantial subset of these people require rehabilitation devices such as prosthetics or orthotics. Estimates vary, but tens of millions of people worldwide are thought to need prosthetic and orthotic devices; many low- and middle-income countries have large unmet needs due to lack of services, cost, and shortages of trained clinicians and supply chains. In the U.S., historical data puts the number of people living with limb loss in the low millions, with new amputations each year and projections of growth due to diabetes, vascular disease, trauma, and aging. Key needs include affordable devices, trained prosthetists/orthotists, timely delivery, proper socket fit and customization, maintenance and repair services, and community mobility/rehabilitation support — without these, many users have reduced mobility, higher health complications, and lower quality of life.

Adaptive vs Assistive Technology (summary + what I researched)
Assistive technology refers to tools and devices that directly help a person perform functions they otherwise could not or would have difficulty doing — examples include wheelchairs, hearing aids, communication devices, prosthetic limbs, and screen readers. Adaptive technology is often used to describe modifications or customized versions of existing products or environments to make them usable for people with disabilities — for instance, ramps added to buildings, adapted keyboards, or modified classroom materials. There is a lot of overlap in everyday usage: a single device can be both adaptive and assistive (for example, an adapted tablet interface is an assistive technology that was adapted to meet needs). In preparing this paragraph I reviewed definitions and examples from sources such as the World Health Organization’s assistive technology guidance, RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society) resources, and product examples like the Xbox Adaptive Controller and specialized prosthetic components. Those sources emphasize that assistive technologies are focused on the person-device function, while adaptive strategies focus on customizing environments or standard technologies to allow access.

Lab Experience and Challenges
During the lab work I encountered both technical and logistical challenges. Technical issues included learning curve and software compatibility (CAD/CAM models not exporting in the correct file format), 3D print failures (warping, layer adhesion, and incorrect tolerances), and difficulties achieving precise socket geometry for good fit. Hands-on problems included trimming and finishing printed parts, aligning mechanical joints and fasteners, and making iterative adjustments after trial fittings. Safety and tool handling required extra attention — power tools and molding equipment demanded PPE and supervision. Logistically, limited lab time and access to specialized equipment slowed iterations; communication between team members about design changes sometimes caused duplicate work. Overall the biggest lessons were that accurate measurements, good documentation of each iteration, and allocating time for multiple test-fits and repairs are essential for producing comfortable and functional assistive devices.

Final notes / checklist to finish the notebook
- Make sure each page has a header (check “Different first page” so title page differs).
- Page numbers appear in the footer on pages 2 onward.
- Apply Heading 1 to each main section title so the TOC updates automatically.
- Insert drawings for sketches and prototypes using Insert > Drawing > New (or upload images of hand sketches or CAD screenshots).
- Add a References / Sources page at the end listing WHO, CDC, RESNA, and any specific articles or product pages you consulted.

If you want, give me:
- the exact project title,
- team member names, and
- start/end dates

and I will populate the title page, header text, and a ready-to-use table-of-contents list that you can paste directly into your Google Doc.