I, too, have found that the switch adapted wireless “doorbell” systems are not reliable.  I’ve sent a few back to Enabling Devices for repair only to hear that they could find nothing wrong.  Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. 

 

I am presenting a poster at the International Symposium in Orlando this year showing how to make an inexpensive switch adapted call bell.  It’s not wireless but if you use a powerful piezo siren, it’s just about loud enough for the neighbors to hear.  If someone really needs/wants a wireless option, I’d say try a wireless switch.

 

Instructions are attached for anyone interested! 

 

Amy Wright

Speech-Language Pathologist

Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS-MDA Center

704.355.0867

From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Travis Tallman
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 8:50 AM
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Subject: RE: switch-adapted call systems

 

I have used the Personal pager by Adaptivation with good results.  Its range however is only 75 feet and indicated as not approved to be used as a nurse-call.

 

Travis M. Tallman CCC-SLP:ATP

Director of Augmentative and Computer Services

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Lakeview/Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County

732-549-5580 x170

732-494-6235  Fax

From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Betts Peters
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:19 PM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: switch-adapted call systems

 

Hi everybody,

 

Does anyone have a switch-adapted caregiver pager or call system that they really like?  We have been recommending the switch-adapted pagers sold by Enabling Devices, but I have had several families tell me that these have lots of “false positives” (they go off randomly when the switch has not been activated).  Not a good thing for a caregiver who is trying to get some much-needed sleep.

 

It looks like Enabling Devices’ Attendant Call Chime has changed since we last ordered it – does anyone have experience with the new model?  Or do you have a different product that you would recommend?  Any input would be appreciated.  Thanks!

 

Betts Peters, MA, CCC-SLP

Assistive Technology Services Coordinator

The ALS Association, Oregon & SW Washington Chapter

310 SW 4th Ave, Suite 630

Portland, OR 97204

503-238-5559

800-681-9851

Fax: 503-296-5590

Website: www.alsa-or.org

 

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