This might help:
<http://www.assistech.org.uk/doku.php/experiencebase:computeraccess:computer
access?s=switch#grid_sets_to_access_e-books>
In combination with a cheap laptop with switch, or tablet with touch screen.
Pricey way of reading though probably.
Cheers.
Simon
-----Original Message-----
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Keren Down
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 11:41 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: E Reader information
Not sure if this is related to the previous thread, but perhaps someone can
advise me.
I've had a call from a chap whose wife is now pretty much paralysed
following a series of strokes, she has a small amount of movement in her
right hand apparently. He lives in Gloucestershire near Strode, his wife is
currently in a local nursing home and is not currently in touch with a local
eAT service (he's not sure they exist in his area).
Following discharge from hospital his wife did go to a local disability
(rehab?) centre where she was taught to use a computer again, but the impact
of the strokes on her cognitive processing has left her unable to
independently use a computer or PDA.
The husband (a retired engineer) is looking to find a way for her to access
books. He's gone to the usual sources of info (DLF etc) and also talked to a
few manufacturers. A pageturner is not appropriate due to space it would
take up, the unlikelihood of staff loading up books for her, and her
physical abilities. He is looking to find an e-book reader and specifically
to find someone to talk to apart from manufacturers (as they only want to
sell him devices and are not listening to what he needs). His requirements
are that the e-book reader is simple to operate, both in terms of the
operating button pressure and in terms of the simplicity of the interface
(one device which has 11 buttons he thinks will be too complex for her).
He's getting one on trial from a manufacture in North Wales that may be
appropriate.
I've put him in touch with Demand to see if there are any local engineers
who may be able to help him think through these problems, etc.
Can anyone offer any thoughts?
Cheers. Keren
----- Original Message -----
From: Deborah Jans <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: E Reader information
If you contact Neil Hanson at possum controls he has a list of sites
Deborah Jans
Coordinator
KEYCOMM
Lothian Communication Technology Service
1c Pennywell Road
Edinburgh EH4 4PH
0131-311-7130 telephone
0131-332-6871 fax
Please note this is our new address and phone number as of 1 January
2007
> ----------
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. on
> behalf of Price Lisa
> Reply To: A discussion list for Assistive Technology
professionals.
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 10:55 am
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: E Reader information
>
> Hi
>
> I have a client with MND who is unable to hold books, and doesn't
want a
> page turner, but is a good PC user. Can anyone suggest any idea
for
> E-reader
> software / sites she could access.
>
> Thanks
>
> Lisa
>
> Lisa Price
> Occupational Therapist
> ACT
>
> 0121 627 8235 ext 53258
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jennison Asuncion
> Sent: 16 February 2007 12:50
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: UPDATED Library of Free/Inexpensive Software
>
> The Adaptech Research Network is pleased to announce that we have
updated
> and redesigned our library of free and inexpensive adaptive and
> "adaptable"
> software titles. Thanks in large part to ideas and suggestions
from
> students, disability service providers and web site visitors, we
have
> added
> new titles. We have also attempted to make searching for software
more
> user
> friendly. Visit http://www.adaptech.org and select the Downloads
link.
>
> As usual, if you have any new titles of adaptive software that is
either
> free or costs $200 USD or less that you think might be especially
useful
> to
> postsecondary students with disabilities, email Catherine Fichten
at
> [log in to unmask] We also invite you to email us with
overall
> feedback on the usability and accessibility of the library.
>
> Jennison Asuncion
> Co-Director, Adaptech Research Network
> http://www.adaptech.org
>
>
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