[Athen] AT for Parkinson's?

[Shelley Haven]

I have to say, James, that device seems very cool -- thanks for  
passing along the info!

- Shelley

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On Nov 10, 2009, at 10:22 AM, Weier, James A. wrote:


> Norma Jean,

>

> Here is something invented by IBM to prevent shaking, hand tremors,  

> etc. Used in conjunction with a mouse:

> http://essentialtremor.org/siteresources/modules/webstore/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=28

>

> James A. Weier

> Adaptive Tech. Specialist/Access Office

> St. Louis Community College

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>

> There are three basic types, the wills, the won'ts, and the can'ts.  

> The wills accomplish everything, the won'ts oppose everything, and  

> the can'ts won't try anything.

> From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org]  

> On Behalf Of normajean.brand

> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:15 PM

> To: Athen at athenpro.org

> Subject: [Athen] AT for Parkinson's?

>

> I have a techie friend who is asking about AT (for a computer) for  

> his mom who has advanced Parkinson’s. I’m not finding much on  

> specific AT for Parkinson’s but lots on the disease itself. So, I’m  

> thinking: trackball, keyguard for keyboard, or? Anyone else have  

> suggestions? Parkinson’s is not something I’ve dealt with on a  

> student support level so I’m appealing to the ATHEN Collective.  

> Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions.

>

> Regards,

> Norma Jean

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