I should probably have made it clearer that he is not able to use his hands to access a button. It will have to be an alternate access switch.
Also, though he can speak, his voice is soft.
Whatever the option is, he will have to wear it to bed.
Thanks,
Sara

Sara M. Feldman, MA, PT, ATP
phone: 215-762-5186
fax: 215-762-5051
MDA/ALS Center of Hope
Drexel University College of Medicine

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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Feldman, Sara M
Sent: Fri 12/14/2007 12:09 PM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Assistive Technology] text message alert

Hi!

Does anyone have information on a way someone can send a text message to a cell phone with just hitting a button or a switch?

This question specifically came up at the ALS/MND Symposium by a person who travels with a companion. He would like to be left alone in the hotel, but then needs to be able to reach his companion in case of an emergency.

There are probable many other uses for such a system. The actual message could be pre-set.

Thanks,

Sara

Sara M. Feldman, MA, PT, ATP
phone: 215-762-5186
fax: 215-762-5051
MDA/ALS Center of Hope
Drexel University College of Medicine

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