Sorry, I didn't mean to send that to the whole list... (if anybody has any feedback about handheld laser pointers, though, I'd love to hear it!...)

(Amy, I have a laser question for you, but I'll write to you off the list...)

Margaret

-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Margaret Cotts
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 2:36 PM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Input on hand heldlaser pointers

Hi Amy-

I wanted to ask your input on handheld laser pointers...

Right now I offer a tube shaped soft foam laser pointer (the laser pointer sticks out between the person's fingers)...

http://store.lowtechsolutions.org/laser-pointer-handheld/

I was thinking of offering a laser attached to an elastic Velcro strap, which would strap around the person's hands (like the one I sold to your client KM).

Do you think it's OK to attach the laser directly to the Velcro strap, or do you think one of those moveable mount arms should be used, to change the angle of the laser?

Do you have many clients who are using a 'handheld' laser for communication?

Thanks for your thoughts on this...

Margaret

-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Amy Roman
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 12:06 PM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: iphone / ipad accessibility Siri + Switch

Hi,
I am trying to use a switch and Siri on an iPhone but am running into a problem.  I  turn on Assistive Touch so Siri is available but the moment I turn scanning on the Assisitve Touch "home" button disapears from the screen. This may or may not be important, but am using iPhone screen as my switch because I don't have a bluetooh switch/keyboard with me.    Does anyone know what I need to do differently.  Switch + Siri does seem like a nice option for hands free phone use.

Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist

AmyandpALS.Com

Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
2324 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Cell (415)518-0592
Fax (415)600-3778