Kayla Law

Age: 15
Media use at home – Type: Tablet, Smartphone
Media use at home – Frequency: ★★★★
Current use assistive technology: Tablet, Touchscreen Monitor
Diagnose: Paralysis due to damage to the spinal cord – Paraplegia

Cat Eye Syndrome.A pregnancy complicated by maternal arterial hypertension was considered. Diagnosed at 15 months with heart disease integrated into a poly-malformative syndrome. Operated on the upper right and left vena cava. Accompanied since a young age, specializing in neurology and cardiology.

Displacements/Mobility

Limitations in the joint range of motion of the shoulder, elbow and forearm of the upper limbs; Ligament laxity and hyperextension of the fingers.

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 […]

Manipulative coordination

Advice for Assistive Technology:

Chester mouse

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 […]

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