I don’t know of this being done, but, maybe another way to go is to get a lift that has a remote – then you may be able to attach the remote to the footplate and then he could use his toes to operate?

 

Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP

Assistive Technology Specialist

The ALS Association, Greater New York Chapter

116 John Street, Suite 1304

New York, NY 10038

Phone: 212-720-3054

Fax: 212-619-7409

Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx

www.als-ny.org

 

"One cannot consent to creep when one has the impulse to soar"  -- Helen Keller


From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alisa Brownlee
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:50 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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