Hi Amy-
Thanks for the feedback- I appreciate it...

I'm working on the prototype right now- I can send you a photo when I'm done
(and to anyone else who wants to see it..)

That's a good point about the fluffiness of the pillow... I'm working on a
new instruction sheet for handheld laser users, and I'm mentioning using a
pillow or a rolled up hand towel as a fulcrum for people with very weak
hands... You're right- if the pillow is too "fluffy", the hand sinks into,
and limits the mobility...

Thanks again,

Margaret

Margaret Cotts   Assistive Technology Specialist
Low Tech Solutions   Low Tech Communication Aids

Store:  store.lowtechsolutions.org
Resource:  lowtechsolutions.org

Phone: (510) 681-3639  |  Fax: (510) 842-1748

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[mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Amy Roman
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 4:21 PM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: Input on hand heldlaser pointers

Hi Margaret,
I don't have many people (maybe 2-5 per year) who use the hand lasers but
occasionally it is the perfect pointer for someone. Though they are not
often needed, I am glad you continue to make those because when we need them
we really need them.

The adjustable glasses laser is so great to work with.  I think using a ball
joint on any hand operated laser makes perfect sense.  It would be wonderful
to tilt and adjust the laser independently of how the hand is resting at
that momement, how fluffy the pillow under it is, or how the powerchair is
tilted.   Viva the adjustable arm for all laser pointers.  Why not? It is
super light.

Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist

AmyandpALS.Com

Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
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On Fri, 1/24/14, Margaret Cotts <xxxxxx@pacbell.net> wrote:

 Subject: Input on hand heldlaser pointers
 To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
 Date: Friday, January 24, 2014, 2:36 PM

 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