For a bit more info regarding the phone, this is one that we use routinely. It is a standard Siemens Gigaset DECT handset, modified for the addition of IR
control. It provides the option 9 quickdial commands and the remote control allows complete control of the phone, including navigation of all menus. Also it is compatible with a large range of other Siemens handsets (https://www.gigaset.com/en_en/cms/service/compatibility/products.html
), and this allows us to use it as an informal intercom system too.
Cheers
Jeremy
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From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com]
On Behalf Of Antoinette Verdone
Sent: 05 February 2019 00:29
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: any suggestions?
Hmm, I would not call these features "Simple" as it takes a fair amount of work to set this up, even for english speakers in the US.
One option would be to go with the Housemate or the Two X Ten. These items would operate via switch control, either directly or through an app. The benefit is that you can set up both devices without the need of any internet access.
The setup is NOT straight forward, but can be done offsite, which is of benefit.
I saw a new IR phone at ATIA that looks to be a bit simpler to set up over the Sero -
http://www.sybility.de/en_GB/irc-phone-ii/ It actually comes with a remote control to program devices.
But, it should be said that for the cost of these items, you could get a PC computer, switch interface, Grid 3, IR sender/receiver, Z wave sender/receiver for the same price and this would be a system that would be able to morph if/when
the person had more difficulty, particularly with speaking. Grid 3 does have voice control - not sure if it works with hungarian.
My opinion is that people with ALS should not heavily invest in voice activated items. If this person was in the US, I would say, get an Alexa for $30 and a couple light switches, but that is not an option for this person.
Maybe contact the Smartbox dealers in Austria or Croatia to see if they have more knowledge, or at minimum have some more local help they could offer?
Sincerely,
Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP
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On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 4:52 PM Alisa Brownlee <xxxxxx@alsa-national.org> wrote:
Anyone have recommendations for this writer?
I am looking for advice/help. A family friend in Budapest, Hungary has been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). She is in her 70s and she is quickly losing the use of her hands, but her speech capabilities are still intact. We are looking for advice for Assistive Technology that she could use going forward. Voice command options would be preferred to eye tracking technologies. She is hoping to be able to do basic things such as calling people, turn on the TV/lights. She only speaks HUNGARIAN so no English based tools can be used. We would be open to custom application/system development as well. So far we have been able to find anything there locally.
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