Of the 200 plus student organizations at UMass Lowell, one club stands out with regards to its noble effort to change the lives of physically disabled children across the world: eNABLE Lowell.

eNABLE Lowell is UMass Lowell’s very own chapter of an international volunteer organization that designs and provides disabled children around the world with original 3D printed prosthetic devices free of charge.

Since its establishment in September 2015, the Organization has aimed to provide kids with appropriately sized prosthetic devices for what many would consider everyday activities such as walking, swimming and writing.

While insurance agencies will often neglect this issue, eNABLE Lowell recognizes the need for individuals in unfortunate circumstances to have empowering devices in order to independently live their lives as they grow older and their bodies change. Although its formation dates back less than a year ago, the Organization has already attained a notable list of accomplishments.

Five-year-old from Germany was born without hands and part of her left leg. She yearned for the ability to swim and hold utensils. The members of eNABLE Lowell made her dream come true with two prosthetic hands and a swimming device created by Design Lead and senior Plastics Engineering Major Alex Lambert. Emily’s best friend, Dennis, was also gifted with eNABLE Lowell’s prosthetic devices along with seven-year-old Lily from Ireland and ten-year-old Ethen from Florida.

eNABLE was awarded the Campus All-Around DifferenceMaker award last fall and plans to invest the winnings in a new 3D printer so that they can continue to change lives around the world.

The Organization has both short term and long term aspirations. The next recipient of an eNABLE prosthetic is seven-year-old Liam from Maine; the Organization hopes to personally visit him when delivering the device. Isiline, a woman from Haiti, has also reached out to the organization with a desire to be able to use eating utensils and writing implements by herself.

In order to help these individuals become more independent, eNABLE will be working diligently to provide necessary devices. The current members also hope to establish a sustainable organization so that kids can continue to receive help for generations to come.

eNABLE Lowell has approximately 10 regular members but expects to see that number increase as the new freshman class, as well as other students, have shown great interest in joining. The club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Falmouth Hall in the MakerSpace. Anyone wishing to join is welcome.

“The club is not limited to Engineering majors” says Secretary Katie Elwell.

Elwell said that she became an engineering major “not because [she] likes math, but because [she] wanted to do something to help other people.” Anyone who shares her desire should join eNABLE Lowell’s effort to help children around the world.