There are a few other groups, such as my own, that are hoping to get into
clinical BCI research soon using EEG-based BCIs. But, realistically we'll
only be able to serve a very small number of people and only in a few
locations. One of the goals of my project (based in Ann Arbor, MI) will
be to document the kinds of support and training that are needed to allow
BCIs to be used effectively in a home environment. There is still a lot
that we have to learn before people will be able to use BCIs independently
as they do other assistive technologies.
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On Thu, 13 Nov 2008, Antoinette Verdone wrote:
<blockquote style="border-left: #5555EE solid 0.2em; margin: 0em; padding-left: 0.85em">Amy,
For the non invasive skull cap system, this technology is still in
research mode and not a commercially available product. You have to
live within a 4-5 hour radius of Albany, NY to participate in the study.
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
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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amy Roman
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 4:32 AM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Assistive Technology] BCI availablity?
Hey Alisa,
As you can imagine I am getting a lot of questions about the BCI ("brain
computer interface") that was on 60 minutes. Do you have any idea when
this technology may become available to people throughout the US? I
have had little success with the other type of BCI systems that required
volitional control of Alpha/Beta brainwaves. This one has been looking
much more promising. Thanks!
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
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--- On Wed, 11/12/08, Alisa Brownlee <xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Alisa Brownlee <xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Assistive Technology] IMAX
To: "ALSA Listserv" <xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 12:53 PM
Just a comment to the group that I thought some would find useful. (and
some of you probably already know this)
We are going for our first upgrade to the IMAX. This PALS has a DV5 Max
that was ordered last year.
One item to note: When you order the IMAX attachment, you need an
upgrade in memory. If this upgrade was not ordered with the original
purchase of the DV5 Max, there is a $450.00 charge for the upgrade.
If an upgrade is ordered when a 5 is ordered, the charge is $175.00.
So, bottom line is for all the 5 orders, if you think this person may
eventually need an IMAX attachment, you should order the upgrade in
advance. This is not going to be funded by Medicare, so it will be an
out of pocket expense.
Just thought I should put that out there for the group.
Thanks,
Alisa
Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services
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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