communication

My family is just nuts!..Daughter posted on my facebook about her daughters 17 bday party, and saw son on chat so I said hi, he said hello and went off line...Geezzzzzzzz! Funny thing is I live at my daughters in her yard...what ever happened to personal communication?.... is it a thing of the...

Hi guys, This is my first post here - I certainly recognize some of you!. I have ALS myself - 3 years now... Do you use eyegaze? Or would you like to use eyegaze but haven’t got one? Have you lost your voice and your hands don’t work very well? Then this is for you. I’ve developed a low tech...

Booking an on-site appointment with the architect who is designing our new accessible bathroom (henceforth to be known as ‘The Colosseum’) was unreasonably complex. Stupidly complex. Being unable to simply ring his office, I found myself exchanging a string of SMS messages that were going...

Hi Everyone, I am writing to see if anyone else is aware of this new very promising clinical trial for ALS. I believe this could be the drug we have been waiting for all these years. Please contact your clinic or doctor to see if they are recruiting now for this trial. I would love to be in...

This article hit me As I remembered what happened before he started to show symptoms after three months. He was cleaning his car that day came inside after couple of hours he started to scratch his right leg below the knee we thought something might have bit him nothing serious but then it...

Phil began running a low grade temp Sunday night, his breathing changed to labored and his O2 stats began to go down. Earlier that night he was alert and showing his great personality in conversation. His speech deteriorated completely (from mostly only me being able to understand him to no...

Amazing tablet PC with camera, camera mount and adjustable stand for sale. This was my Father's main communication device for 2 years. It allowed so many meaningful conversations after he became vent. dependent. Technology for this system is genius. Give your PALS the gift of speech again...

Dynavox Palmtop augmentative communication device in almost brand new condition in perfect working condition. Was only used for 29 days. Bought new for ($3,500+tax). Allow your loved one to re-gain the precious gift of speach and freedom through communication Comes with: -Palmtop Impact...

I've noticed that there are a lot of questions about assistive technologies used for computer control and communication, and it's really difficult to find the answers. I want to create an Assistive Technology guide to help you get information about the tools available to enable you or someone...

Hi there... It's been months and months since i visited the forums. *waving to those who may remember me* Just an update for those of you who don't remember. My mom was diagnosed with a MND in Feb 2010. She was starting to slur then and our doc who is the head of neurology at UCSF recognized it...