I wanted to add some feedback from one of the patients that I recently worked with. When I first met this gentleman, he woke in hospital with no limb movement and no recollection of anything that had happened or how he had come to be in hospital. He also had no personal possessions.
I worked closely with him and demonstrated how to use a phone and iPad with the various types of assitive technology (AT) equipment. With no upper limb or head movement, voice control would have been the most suitable option for him, however his voice was not strong enough, but after having a speaking valve fitted, we made some progress.
After several sessions and with his voice improving, he could make and receive phone calls, navigate his way around my work iPad to watch films and TV programs. I could visibly see the change this new independence gave to him. With limited visitors I took it upon myself to help him complete a grant application for an iPad. The application was approved, and he is now able to watch films when he wants, he has also progressed to Gaming. Previous to this he was only able to watch a tv in his room but was unable to change the channel. My work with this patient is still ongoing but to see such an improvement is fantastic.
Aspire’s Assistive Technologist commenting on the impact of equipment funded by the Ian Karten Charitable Trust
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