The eyes have it: how technology allows you to speak when all you can do is blink

http://alsassistivetechnology.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-eyes-have-it-how-technology-allows.html


These lines in the article, written by a PALS and the author of the article, hit home for me (and I’ll bet many of you as we have often heard the inability to communication is a considered a death sentence)

>>>>“I already have a [prototype] BCI,” Steve tells. “My death wish is when I don’t even respond with BCI.” His words bring to mind something written by Bauby, mourning the loss of true conversation: “Sweet Florence refuses to speak to me unless I first breathe noisily into the receiver that Sandrine holds glued to my ear. ‘Are you there, Jean-Do?’ she asks anxiously over the air. And I have to admit that at times I do not know any more.” 

Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS

Assistive Technology Specialist/Consultant 

The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association National Office 

RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional

NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist in Home Modifications

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