ADAPT Texas strives to adapt tools and technology for people with disabilities, advocate for and connect individuals with disabilities with services to fulfill their needs, and to destigmatize disabilities.

2
active years
4+
on-going projects
4+
toy building workshops
30+
current members

Ride-On-Car: Our Journey to Inclusive Innovation

We redesigned ride-on cars for children with mobility challenges by integrating adaptive controls, improved seating, and a remote-control feature to ensure comfort, safety, and independence.

Project Lead

Angelina Apodaca
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Our Team

The dedicated engineers of ADAPT Texas are bringing innovation and accessibility together, ensuring our mission to create adaptive solutions become a reality. Through collaboration, creativity, and a passion for helping others, they lead projects that make a meaningful impact in our community

Enrique Velasquez Morquecho

President
Mechanical Engineering PhD
3rd Year

I am a First Gen College student and the first in my family to pursue an advanced degree!

Marcos Ortiz

Vice President Internal
Mechanical Engineering
3rd Year

I am going to South Korea this upcoming May!

Rocio Meren Hernandez

Vice President External
Electrical and Computer Engineering
4th Year

I am obsessed with Legos

Dishita Awataney

Treasurer
Biomedical Engineering
3rd Year

I have a nature photography account on instagram!

Isabella Ramirez Corral

Secretary
Electrical and Computer Engineering
4th Year

I didn’t know what HEB was two years ago

Harrison Y. Teng

Technical Lead
Mechanical Engineering
2nd Year

I love to make origami flowers.

Angelina Apodaca

Project Lead: Ride-on-Car
Biomedical Engineering
3rd Year

I like to make jewelry

Ricardo Torres

Project Lead: Universal Prosthetic Hand
Biomedical Engineering
2nd Year

I did a study abroad in Valencia

Abel Worku

Project Lead: Adapted Toys
Mechanical Engineering
3rd Year

I can DJ (very badly)!

Lidia Gutierrez

Vice President External Assistant
Biomedical Engineering
2nd Year

I love playing volleyball!

Lizbeth Martinez

Vice President Internal Assistant
Chemical Engineering
4th year

I have two cats, Nico and Beans!

Caitlin Kruger

Secretary Assistant
Mechanical Engineering
1st year

I have two cats, a dog, and a fish!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to CARE for their generous support. Your contributions enable ADAPT Texas to continue developing innovative solutions that enhance accessibility and improve lives.

Become a Sponsor

Join us in making a difference! By sponsoring ADAPT Texas, you help fund impactful projects that create real-world solutions for individuals with disabilities.

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