I have set up a number of eye gaze systems for folks with ALS- Using ERICA, MyTobii, Quickglance & LC-  I think it is a split 50-50.  Some of my patients remain active and want the mount on their w/c.  We use a variety of solutions, but he newer Daessy system has worked well.  We have been powering off of the w/c battery, but  had a problem with our last patient and are awaiting new components from ASL & MyTobii to do this. For those with the mount on the w/c we typically get a rolling mount also- this is an expense that the patient encumbers independently.  

Debra Zeitlin M.A., CCC, ATP
Helen Hayes Hospital 
Director/Center For Rehabilitation Technology
Rt 9W
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
845-786-4586
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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Margaret Cotts
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:40 PM
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Subject: [Assistive Technology] Mounting, eye gaze and Advanced Stage ALS

There is something I’ve been curious about for a while.-

 

I’ve been thinking about eye gaze systems, mounting, and folks with advanced stage ALS.

 

I wanted to take an informal survey - do people think that most folks with advanced ALS would generally be using a rolling mount for an eye gaze system, or a mount attached to a wheel chair?

 

(I have my own thoughts on what I think most PALS would be using, but I thought I would check with the group first ;-)

 

Thanks for your help with this-

 

Margaret

 

Margaret Cotts, MA, ATP

DynaVox Technologies & Mayer-Johnson