Hi All
Similarly, we define special controls as any (potential)user who cannot
adequately control a wheelchair with a stanard controller in a standard
position. Even just providing a centrally located joystick can have a raft of
implications for the user, if you are conducting an hollistic assessment.
cheers
Jeremy
> The OTs in my service define special controls as being anything that
> is non-standard, so anything that involves programming, DXing would be
> a start for a definition. Certainly switching of any sort would count.
>
> My concept on this is that it is not necessarily Special Controls, but
> specialist controls assessment and use. The technological prescription
> may be simple, but the assessment process and use of that system may
> be complex (specialist). Indeed it may not be the control that is
> complex, but the seating support and positioning and this may only be
> achieved with non-standard components.
>
> Neil Gregory
> Bio-Engineer
> WeSTMARC
> Southern General University Hospital
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> Subject: Re: Special Wheelchair Controls and Computer Access
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> What do you define as special wheelchair controls? We would provide
> what is needed, to enable someone who has the ability to control their
> own chair. We would look at any type of switch, joystick, scanner and
> utilise any funtional ability. This would all come under the
> wheelcahir service budget. Assessments are done by RE and OT and RE
> would sort out any modifications needed to controls and positioning
> thereof.
>
> Does this help?
>
> Jacqui Donaldson etc.
>
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> Jacqui Donaldson, Occupational Therapist
> Central and Eastern Cheshire PCT, Wheelchair Assessment Centre,
> Gawsworth Building, Blue Zone,
> District General Hospital
> Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 3BL
> Tel: 01625 661064
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> >>> [log in to unmask] 04/16/07 10:08 am >>>
> I'm interested in the national picture on this, could people let me
> know on/off list:
>
> a) Are special wheelchair controls regularly funded within your area -
> if so, who funds them. b) Who assess, provides and reviews the
> controls and what 'level' of equipment is considered.
>
> 1) Is computer access equipment regularly funded within your area - if
> so, who funds it? 2) Who assess, provides and reviews the computer
> access equipment and what 'level' of equipment is considered.
>
> If I get a few answers i'll summarise them and report on the WIKI. I'm
> interested since these are areas of EAT not covered by traditional
> budgets and frameworks.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Simon
>
> Senior Clinical Scientist
> Assistive Technology Team
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