Hi Amy-

Thanks for posting this- very interesting…

 

Parts of the article made me nervous, though…  I don’t think it explored some of the downsides of having insurance purchase iPhones and Netbooks…

 

-          What happens when a person loses the ability to type/use their fingers? Does Medicare buy them another device?

-          I think it makes too light of the importance of tech support…

-          What happens when a person is ready for their second device, but can’t get it because they are in hospice?

 

Margaret Cotts

 

 

Interesting article discussing some of the new options for do-it-yourself high tech AAC (most come in under $450.00 for all components).  Sincerely, Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP Augmentative Communication Specialist Forbes Norris ALS Research Center 2324 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94115 P (415)600-1263 F (415)673-5184     Error! Filename not specified. This page was sent to you by:  thomson411@xxxxxxxxxxx TECHNOLOGY   | September 15, 2009 For Speech-Impaired, Insurance Fights Remedy By ASHLEE VANCE Despite their usefulness and lower cost, devices like iPhones and netbook PCs that can help the speech-impaired are not covered by Medicare or insurers.   Advertisement Whip It The directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, starring Ellen Page (Juno) as Bliss, a rebellious Texas teen who discovers the rowdy world of roller derby. Click here to view trailer Error! Filename not specified.   Copyright 2009  The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy