Hello all,

I attended a lecture on this study when I was at RESNA in June and thought it was interesting.

CURRENT RESEARCH

Safe-laser Access System
The Safe-laser Access System was developed by Invotek, Inc. in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. This system utilizes a specially designed eye-safe laser. The laser remains pulsing at a low, eye-safe level, until it is directed at a laser-sensing surface. This technology has been used by persons with limited movement to communicate as well as to facilitate head movement training. Results of the initial field test trials of this technology have been published (Fager, Beukelman, Karantounis, & Jakobs, 2006) and development of a new laser keyboard is currently underway. This research has been supported by a phase I fast track grant from the NIH. If you are interested in learning more about the Safe-laser Access System or becoming a research participant, please contact us <https://mail.alsa-national.org/exchange/abrownlee/Drafts/about_us/index.html> . (link below)
http://www.madonna.org/research_institute/communication_center/research/current_research.html

Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services
ALS Association National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Direct Phone: 215-631-1877

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