A group of engineering students from Washington State University (WSU) helped assemble a new steel awning at the entrance of the Disability Action Center building. The students made the effort to put their skills to the test and contribute to humanitarian efforts.
WSU students construct the entrance of Disability Action Center
Some WSU Engineering students collaborated with the Disability Action Center (DAC) on Monday to renovate the entrance of the non-profit’s building. The students helped assemble a new awning for the building located in Moscow, Idaho.
These students are part of a club at Washington State University called WSU Engineers in Action. They used the opportunity to collaborate with the Disability Action Center to put their skills to the test and also contribute to society. The efforts gave the building a needed facelift.
According to the Disability Action Center website, the nonprofit organisation focuses on people with disabilities. It calls for fairness to people with disabilities and also provides support services to people living with disabilities.
The awning constructed by the students was a needed upgrade to the DAC’s building. The awning will help protect the south-facing entrance of the building from excessive heat on sunny days and prevent rain from reaching the entrance.
Additionally, officials of the DAC commended the efforts of the students, noting that their efforts saved the organisation thousands of dollars. The project supervisor, Ben Chaney, called the effort a good experience for the students to apply their skills in the real world.
“It’s a great cooperative project because they get to practise on some real-world problems,” said the DAC Northwest director, Mark Leeper.
Similarly, a participating student, Haley Boileau, commended the construction efforts and enjoyed seeing their designs assembled. According to her, they learnt a lot by designing the plans, communicating with the contractors, and getting appropriate permits.
Students’ commitment to humanitarian activities
The WSU Engineers in Action have a history of applying their skills to humanitarian efforts and activities. They collaborated to create a wheelchair obstacle course in Pullman to educate people on the difficulties that disabled people face.
Moreover, contributions and efforts from students and institutions are an important source of support to charities and their causes. Not only do these students build their skills and abilities, but they do so while contributing positively to their communities.
Efforts like this are instrumental in helping charities achieve fundraising goals and even save money from expenses. These efforts also help individuals who are underserved and are in need of aid.