Unfortunately, for many people an unexpected accident or illness takes away their passion and their way of life. That was also the story of Peter Lammer, an Austrian chef whose career seemed to have come to an end after a motorcycle accident which left him with a severe disability. However, far from resigning, Lammer found in adversity an opportunity to reinvent himself, marking a before and after in accessibility in the work environment.
With the help of his friend Bernhard Tichy, Lammer transformed not only his life, but also his kitchen into a laboratory of innovation. And all thanks to the device Standing Ovationwhich promises to put many more lives back together.
The accident that changed his life
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In 2010, a motorcycle accident left Peter Lammer facing an uncertain future. The multiple surgeries and six years of physical therapy They were not able to restore his sufficient mobility to carry out his job as a chef.leaving him with an 80% disability in his legs. The inability to perform jobs that required standing jeopardized their financial and emotional stability.
In addition to the physical consequences, Lammer endured an enormous psychological burden. His passion for cooking and his role as a father of four children motivated him to look for solutions, even when the forecasts were discouraging. “All the experts said I would never be able to work in a profession that required standing again,” Lammer recalls. But his determination, together with the support of his friend and partner Bernhard Tichy, transformed this sentence into a challenge.
From design to reality: born Standing Ovation
The innovation arose from the bond between Lammer and Tichy, a carpenter and adventurer with a penchant for solving practical problems. Inspired by the zip line structures that Tichy manages at his adventure center, the two developed a revolutionary device: Standing Ovation.
The system consists of a C-shaped metal support, which combines an ergonomic seat suspended from rails on the ceiling. This design allows Lammer moves around his kitchen “floating”, moving between workstations with agility. Equipped with a bicycle-style seat, the device eliminates the need to bear weight on your legs, giving you back the ability to cook.
“This gives people with limited leg strength a new opportunity to continue pursuing their dreams,” says Tichy.
Today, Peter Lammer works in the restaurant Johanneskellerlocated in Salzburg, Austria. This space is not only a place where diners enjoy dishes made with local products, such as fresh fish from Lake Königssee, but also a showcase of the transformative potential of inclusive technology.
Lammer has turned his restaurant into a place of inspiration. Visitors not only savor the gastronomy, but also witness how determination and innovation can overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers.
The impact of Standing Ovation It goes beyond Johanneskeller’s cuisine. This device has the potential to change the rules of the game in many other work environments, and best of all, it is economically accessible, its creators defend. At the moment, Standing Ovation has subsidies of up to 100% in Austria, making it easier to implement for those who need it.
The team behind the device also offers advice to navigate the complex landscape of aid and grants. “We are here to help others find the support they need to adopt solutions like this,” says Tichy.
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