Is this for use in the future?  Not clear why he wants or needs this right now, as it seems like a fairly major accommodation. 

 

I would consider posting this to the RESNA listserve (I do not mind doing it if you do not belong) as the engineer types there are likely to have more experience with some of these types of modifications.  Seems like it might be relatively simple to hard wire some switch jacks.

 

But it would be good to have more info on why he wants one.  (Or I am just not understanding a concept here?  Very possible!)

 

Ed Hitchcock OTR/L

Technology Center

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

 


From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alisa Brownlee
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:50 AM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Assistive Technology] stair glide question

 

This is out of my realm, so I am hoping the group can assist....

 

We have a Bi-Brachial ALS patient (no arm or hand movement but fine legs and head movement) that wants to independently use a stair glide.   He wants to know if anyone has ever converted a stair glide for someone to use with controls operated with other body parts besides the hands.

 

I don't know the answer but thought I would ask.  I am also concerned about safety!

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Alisa

 

 

Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Assistive Technology Specialist
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

 

Assistive Technology Consultant, ALS Association, National Office


Direct Phone Number: 215-631-1877

 


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