- Age: 18
- Media use at home – Type: Laptop, Smartphone
- Media use at home – Frequency: ★★★★★
- Current use assistive technology: Permobil Compact Joystick Lite, Grid 3
- Diagnose: Infantile-onset ascending hereditary spastic paralysis
Eric was born with a rare disease called Infantile-onset ascending hereditary spastic paralysis. This caused the apearance of severe spasticity of the lower limbs on early age, progressing to the upper limbs in childhood. He has also dysarthria and dysphagia but his cognitive function is completely preserved. Eric has a power wheelchair that allows him to frequent university and practice bocce. He loves to watch movies and sports events.
Capacities to support
The severe muscle stiffness and the dysarthria don’t allow Eric to produce sounds or speak.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Big Mack switch
Description The BIGmack is a simple communicator that has lots of uses! Record up to a 2 minute message and press the large activation surface for playback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/ Indicative price: $ 135.00 Instruction/information video
Grid 3
Description Grid 3 is a complete communication solution that enables people to have a voice, control their environment and live more independent lives. It’s designed for anyone with complex communication or access needs and includes a wide range of resources that you can control with touch, switch, eye gaze and pointing devices. You’ll find grid […]
Tobii Dynavox Communicator 5
Description The Tobii Dynavox Communicator 5 is communication software that converts text and sybols into clear speech and offers computer and phone access, plus control of the home environment. It offers flexible communication for people with a wide range of language disabilities and can be used with multiple access methods including eye gaze and touch. […]
Type to Siri
Description Type to Siri is a function designed for those who are unable to speak, but it can be enabled by anyone who would like to try typing to Siri instead of speaking to Siri. (source: https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/type-to-siri-ios/) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing iPhone, iPad and iPod: Settings > General > Accessibility […]
Tobii Dynavox ALL
Description The Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL) Reading Program is designed to teach basic reading skills to non-verbal students and is accessible through touch, eyegaze, and scanning.The ALL Reading Program teaches the six foundational skills of reading: 1) Sound-Blending: build words by blending their component sounds2) Phoneme Segmentation: break words down into individual sounds3) Letter-Sound Correspondence: […]
Eric can’t roll, sit or stand. He needs help of others to sit on his power wheelchair or lay down in bed. Is very difficult for him to move the upper and lower limbs because they are so stiff.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Eric can’t roll, sit or stand. He needs help of others to sit on his power wheelchair or lay down in bed. Is very difficult for him to move the upper and lower limbs because they are so stiff.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Big Mack switch
Description The BIGmack is a simple communicator that has lots of uses! Record up to a 2 minute message and press the large activation surface for playback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/ Indicative price: $ 135.00 Instruction/information video
Permobil Compact Joystick Lite
Description The Compact Joystick Lite provides a light force, reduced throw option in a compact package making it ideal for chin control applications. It also includes ports for remote on/off and mode functions.Windows Speech Recognition makes using a keyboard and mouse optional. You can control your PC with your voice and dictate text instead.(source: www.permobil.com/en-au/products/accessories/drive-controls/permobil-compact-joystick-lite) […]
Eye control
Description The eye control function makes it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze. This means, when you are reading, you can move from page to page using the pupils of your eyes. Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Start Menu > Settings > Ease of Access > Eye control […]
Mini Joystick with Push
Description Four switches are activated by moving the joystick in four directions. The fifth is activated by pressing down on the joystick shaft. Two tips included: flexible rubber and hard plastic. Tactile and auditory feedback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/mini-joystick-with-push/) Manuals – no manuals available Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/mini-joystick-with-push/ Indicative price: 355 dollar Instruction/information video – […]
Big Red
Description The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Included are red, blue, yellow, and green […]
He can only move in his power wheelchair.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Chester mouse
Description A small computer mouse with no scroll wheel, about half the size of a standard mouse with one large green button that serves as the left-click. Helps young users or anyone just learning mouse skills understand what the left button does on a mouse without the fear of opening menus, etc. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/chester-mouse/) Manuals […]
Spec Switch
Description With a 13/8-in/3.5-cm activation surface, the Specs switch is small enough to be worn, but is most often used as a mounted switch. The Specs switch includes a space saving flush base and a strap base for mounting around items. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/specs-switch/) Manuals – download manual Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/specs-switch/ Indicative price: […]
Jelly bean
Description The Jelly Bean switch features a 2.5-in/6.4-cm activation surface and is recommended for users who are able to access a smaller target area. Switch tops can be removed and replaced with the color of your choice: Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green. Also includes a clear snap cap for symbol use. It’s all up to […]
With the severe spasticity, he can’t open his hands. It’s impossible for him to manipulate any kind of object.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Chester mouse
Description A small computer mouse with no scroll wheel, about half the size of a standard mouse with one large green button that serves as the left-click. Helps young users or anyone just learning mouse skills understand what the left button does on a mouse without the fear of opening menus, etc. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/chester-mouse/) Manuals […]
Big Mack switch
Description The BIGmack is a simple communicator that has lots of uses! Record up to a 2 minute message and press the large activation surface for playback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/ Indicative price: $ 135.00 Instruction/information video
Eye control
Description The eye control function makes it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze. This means, when you are reading, you can move from page to page using the pupils of your eyes. Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Start Menu > Settings > Ease of Access > Eye control […]
Clevy keyboard
Description The Clevy Keyboard is an attractively designed keyboard, designed to help teach writing and keyboard skills to young children. Its design also makes the Clevy Keyboard very suitable for keyboard users with a wide array of special needs. (source: https://clevy.com/products/clevy-keyboard) Manuals – no manuals available Where to find & pricing https://clevy.com/store-locator Indicative price: 99,5 […]
With the severe spasticity, he can’t open his hands. It’s impossible for him to manipulate any kind of object.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Chester mouse
Description A small computer mouse with no scroll wheel, about half the size of a standard mouse with one large green button that serves as the left-click. Helps young users or anyone just learning mouse skills understand what the left button does on a mouse without the fear of opening menus, etc. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/chester-mouse/) Manuals […]
Big Mack switch
Description The BIGmack is a simple communicator that has lots of uses! Record up to a 2 minute message and press the large activation surface for playback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/ Indicative price: $ 135.00 Instruction/information video
Eye control
Description The eye control function makes it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze. This means, when you are reading, you can move from page to page using the pupils of your eyes. Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Start Menu > Settings > Ease of Access > Eye control […]
Big Red
Description The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Included are red, blue, yellow, and green […]
Xbox Adapted Controller
Description The Xbox Adapted Controller is primarily designed to meet the needs of gamers with limited mobility. It is a unified hub for devices that helps make gaming more accessible. It can be perfectly used as a hub/switch to connect alternative buttons for general computer use. Almost any input signal from the computer can be […]
Libra 90 IONE
Description The iOne LIBRA 90 is an ergonomic trackball device. It has an 51mm opto-mechanical trackball, three standard mouse buttons for control, high reliable micro-switches, removable wrist pad and a ps/2 and USB-adapter. (source: http://shop.ione-europe.com/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=20) Manuals – no manuals available Where to find & pricing http://shop.ione-europe.com/product_info.php?products_id=20 Indicative price: 29,90 euro Instruction/information video – no videos […]
As fine motor and manipulative skills are severely affected, Eric is unable to use a pen, a traditional keyboard or touchscreen to write.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Grid 3
Description Grid 3 is a complete communication solution that enables people to have a voice, control their environment and live more independent lives. It’s designed for anyone with complex communication or access needs and includes a wide range of resources that you can control with touch, switch, eye gaze and pointing devices. You’ll find grid […]
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