MISSION & VISION
Our Mission
Empowering people to interact
successfully with their world and future
Our Vision
Individuals with limb differences have the confidence, resources and support to accomplish anything they can imagine
HOW WE WILL GET THERE
Creating eco-friendly, innovative devices with custom applications in collaboration with the limb different community
OUR PROMISE
We will work to ensure that ALL members of the limb different community are
empowered to interact successfully with their world and future
Form5 TIMELINE
FEBRUARY 2015
At age 15, Founder Aaron Westbrook 3-D prints his first device at New Albany High School, laying the foundation for a path to empowering others.
Aaron documents this journey on his blog ‘Alive With Five’.
SEPTEMBER 2016
Aaron initiated ‘Forming 5’ – his high school senior seminar project.
AUGUST 2017
Established Form5 Prosthetics as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
NOVEMBER 2019
Hosted the inaugural CO-FAB Workshop. A workshop that allows those with limb differences to work directly with designers, engineers, and medical professionals to turn their imagination into innovation.
March 2020
Adopted 2020-2023 Strategic Plan (thanks to Inogize) and expanded Form5’s Board of Directors from 4 to 8 members.
October 2020
Hosted the second CO-FAB Workshop. A workshop that allowed three individuals with limb differences to work directly with designers, engineers, and medical professionals to innovate devices for rock climbing and riding a bike. Along with, developing custom shoes.
August 2021
Form5 recipient, Jodie Pierpoint and Form5 CEO, Aaron Westbrook rode in Pelotonia. Riding 20+ miles, further than they ever have in their lives.
