Nancy,
No, I never disseminated a list of devices for ALS. There are no specific devices for the our population.
Thanks,
Alisa

Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Direct Phone: 215-631-1877

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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Gizzi, Nancy
Sent: Wed 12/2/2009 8:26 AM
To: 'xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: RE: Free Teleconference for PALS and CALS

Alisa, Did you send us a list of communication devices to be considered when evaluating a person with ALS?  Other than the iPhone apps.  Maybe I am making this up.  Thank you.

Nancy Gizzi, M.S., C.C.C.-Speech Language Pathology
Lee Center For Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Campus of Cape Coral Hospital
Lee Memorial Health System
Phone: 239-772-6572
Fax: 239-574-0317
Pager: 239-930-4613

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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alisa Brownlee
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 4:28 PM
To: National ALS Association AT Listserv
Subject: Free Teleconference for PALS and CALS

I wanted to let everyone know of two free assistive technology calls being offered by the National ALS Association this month.  Please disseminate to anyone that you know that may be interested.
Thanks,
Alisa

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	CCalls for Caregivers and Families
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	December 8 (Tuesday) @ 11:00 am PT (2pm Eastern)
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	Anticipating Changes in Wheelchair Technology to Maximize Long Term Function for Patients with ALS
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	Speaker: Lois Brown, MPT, ATP, from Invacare Corp.  Also speaking will be Alisa Brownlee, ATP, ALS Association, National Office.  One of the most important aspects of providing a wheelchair for an individual with ALS is to design a system that will ensure comfort, postural stability and suitable access to chair controls.  This webinar will discuss strategies and questions related to prescribing or making changes to the wheelchair.  Accessing the environment via wheelchair integrated communication devices will also be covered.  Please join us for this special webinar on maximizing long term function for clients with ALS.
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	https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?J=821605797&PW=NMzVmMmI2OWM0 <https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?J=821605797&PW=NMzVmMmI2OWM0>
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	Meeting Number: 821 605 797
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	Meeting Password: TopicCall2009

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	December 16 (Wednesday) @ 4:00 pm PT  (7pm Eastern)
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	Anticipating Changes in Wheelchair Technology to Maximize Long Term Function for Patients with ALS
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	Speaker: Lois Brown, MPT, ATP, from Invacare Corp.  Also speaking will be Alisa Brownlee, ATP, ALS Association, National Office.  One of the most important aspects of providing a wheelchair for an individual with ALS is to design a system that will ensure comfort, postural stability and suitable access to chair controls.  This webinar will discuss strategies and questions related to prescribing or making changes to the wheelchair.  Accessing the environment via wheelchair integrated communication devices will also be covered.  Please join us for this special webinar on maximizing long term function for clients with ALS.
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	https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?J=829651158&PW=NZjM2ZDExOGI5 <https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?J=829651158&PW=NZjM2ZDExOGI5>
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	Meeting Number: 829 651 158
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	Meeting Password: TopicCall2009

Not near your computer, but want to attend?  No problem!

To attend the audio portion only, dial 866-699-3239.  Be prepared to provide the meeting number.

Log On Tips

·    Do not reuse old links.  Every call has its own specific link.

·    Sometimes it takes a few moments for WebEx to load, until it does so, you might see a white screen with The Association's logo or a blank screen that says, "Meeting in Progress."  No worries, you're in the right place.

·    Log-on to the website FIRST.

·    Don't use the call-in phone number.  At log-in, the site will ask you for a call back number.  Enter the direct line where you want to take the call.  Within 30-60 seconds, WebEx will call your phone directly.  Sometimes there are several seconds of silence after you answer and before you are put into the conference.

·    Don't forget to hit the # sign after entering the meeting number or your attendee ID.  This will ensure that your name and voice are linked in the participant list (rather than your being listed only as "User 01").

Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Direct Phone: 215-631-1877