My cousin was injured back in June of 2010. He LOVED chatting online. What kind of adaptive device can I purchase to be able to get him back online. I think it would REALLY help him and make him feel more "in the loop" of things and be able to get online and join a support group with folks that TRULY understand what he's going though.
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How Does A Quadraplegic Get Online? Needing Tips!
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Posted 07 February 2011 - 06:30 PM
There is a voice activation software called "Dragon." I recently saw it advertised on TV for $75.00, and I've heard really good things about it.
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Posted 11 February 2011 - 06:43 PM
http://www.tigerdire...661043&CatId=26
This is what your cousin needs. Cheaper than I thought, been awhile since I've bought a new copy. If he has neck movement, later on I would look into head tracking devices but they are a lot more expensive. Start out with Dragon, he will be chatting on FaceBook in no time.
This is what your cousin needs. Cheaper than I thought, been awhile since I've bought a new copy. If he has neck movement, later on I would look into head tracking devices but they are a lot more expensive. Start out with Dragon, he will be chatting on FaceBook in no time.
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Posted 17 February 2011 - 08:01 AM
if head tracking is not available/plausible, and you have someone who is handy with a soldering iron
http://www.instructa...e-EyeWriter-20/
found it looking into some assistive tech for a friend. can probably be set up to work alongside Dragon
http://www.instructa...e-EyeWriter-20/
found it looking into some assistive tech for a friend. can probably be set up to work alongside Dragon
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Posted 19 February 2011 - 03:19 PM
Thank you ALL so much for your help. I'm going to follow your suggestions and get him on line ASAP! and get him to also join this forum. As a breast cancer survivor who now also has metastatic B/C my forums are what's been a HUGE part in keeping me going. Talking to folks that TRULY understand what I'm going through. God bless you ALL!!!!
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