Interesting re-post from atmac that Sheldon.
Just something to add to the mix in this whole iPhone debate:
mounting. Well this looks pretty handy:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001Q6GU7Y/lockergnome
(via the PQ2G email list, now the forums at http://forum.assistiveware.com/ )
w
2009/9/29 Sheldon Gold <[log in to unmask]>:
> This is an excerpt from a discussion about this exact point and I
> thought you might be interested...
>
> " I'm C4-C5 quadriplegic as well and I've been dying to get an iPhone
> since the first one came out but the lack of native voice dialing has
> prevented me from doing so. The iPhone 3GS would seem to solve most of
> problem for me.
>
> I can vouch for the touchscreen being fairly quadriplegic friendly
> because I've had an iPod touch 2G since last September. It's mounted on
> my right arm rest and I use it with a Pogo stylus
> (http://www.tenonedesign.com/stylus.php) attached to my splint. A small
> part of the stylus is barely touching my skin which is necessary for it
> to function. With this I'm actually able to use the iPod touch quite
> well and I love it. If you're able to use one without a stylus that
> would be great. But if not I would definitely recommend the Pogo stylus.
>
> However, while this might work well while I'm in my wheelchair my arm
> movement is fairly restricted while I'm in bed. So much that I can't
> really effectively use something like that in bed. This is exactly why I
> don't have an iPhone yet.
>
> I currently have a Motorola Q. Windows mobile smartphone mounted on my
> left arm rest. The reason for this is this phone works with something
> called Vocalize http://www.gimpgear.us/vocalize.htm). Vocalize is a
> hardware device mounted under my seat and hooked into my wheelchair
> battery. It's Bluetooth-enabled and pairs with my Bluetooth-enabled
> smartphone. It eliminates the need to press a button to activate voice
> dialing on my smartphone. Instead you use the keyword, like "telephone",
> for example. It works rather well. I actually turn off Bluetooth during
> the day and just use the voice bowing as anybody would by pressing the
> button on the smartphone with a mouth stick tip that's attached to my
> left hand splint. At night, when I'm in bed, I turn Bluetooth back on
> and now I have a voice-activated way to easily make and answer phone
> calls from my bed. It's a lifeline for me at night.
>
> So obviously the question for me is who the new iPhone 3GS, with his
> voice-activated dialing, work with Vocalize? The developer of Vocalize
> thinks it should because the iPhone 3GS supports the hands-free profile
> that is required by Vocalize. But since he hasn't tested it himself yet
> he's not sure. So I'm going to go to the Apple store this week and test
> it out for myself. I told him I'd let him know what the results are
> because apparently other people have called about this as well.
>
> Here's hoping it works because I'd love to replace my iPod touch 2G and
> Motorola Q. with the new iPhone 3GS!
>
> Read more: http://atmac.org/iphone-voice-commands/#ixzz0STwhzldd"
>
> All the best
> Sheldon
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of E.A. Draffan
> Sent: 29 September 2009 08:28
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: mobile phone for tetraplegic
>
> Thank you so much for all the ideas and we are off to investigate -
> iphone
> versus Keo! Just wonderful help.
>
> Best wishes E.A.
>
> Mrs E.A. Draffan
> Learning Societies Lab,
> ECS, University of Southampton,
> Tel +44 (0)23 8059 7246
> http://www.lexdis.org
> http://www.emptech.info
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of will wade
> Sent: 29 September 2009 08:20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: mobile phone for tetraplegic
>
> I don't think a iPhone is perhaps the best option - although worth a
> look (the Voice control is pretty good and can control iTunes too) - I
> just wanted to chip in and state you can stop the phone falling asleep
> (set auto-lock to never and auto-brightness off) (or if you're writing
> an app see: http://bit.ly/y85qk). You will probably need it docked
> though to stop the battery dying in like 30 minutes..
>
> Take a look at the blueant-v1 bluetooth headset which, from the
> reviews, is pretty much totally handsfree.. e.g. Need to pair it?
> Just say "Pair me." http://www.myblueant.com/
>
> w
>
> 2009/9/28 E.A. Draffan <[log in to unmask]>:
>> Thanks Steve - we were looking at an iPhone but the problem is when it
>> goes into sleep mode? I think all these phones have a way of shutting
> down
>> that is hard to reactivate without physical touch, but hopefully there
> is
>> something that can change that state!
>>
>> Best wishes E.A.
>>
>>> 2009/9/28 E.A. Draffan <[log in to unmask]>:
>>>> Please could someone give me the latest information on the best
> mobile
>>>> phone for a tetraplegic individual with no functional use of his
> hands.
>>>
>>> EA,
>>>
>>> Not quite what you asked for but the latest iPhone 3GS has voice
>>> control and there are various apps available for the 3G.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Steve Lee
>>>
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