I have tried the Scotty system from BES. This has movable Knuckles, not powered though. Dave Small Senior Rehab Engineer Disablement Service Centre St Mary's Hospital Portsmouth Tel 02392 866968 Fax 02392 866992 -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Wozencroft, Martin Sent: 25 November 2004 15:25 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: move away chin control joysticks Dear Richard, Invacare do a swing to the side and alternatively a swing forwards system. These have been designed for the Storm. I think Pride do a powered bracket. Also Roger Daykin at Smile Rehab may supply a different system. regards Martin Wozencroft Clinical Electronics Engineer Posture, Independence and Mobility Service Oxford Centre for Enablement Windmill Road Headington Oxford OX3 7LD Phone 01865-227600 Fax 01865-227294 -----Original Message----- From: Richard Caley [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 25 November 2004 14:36 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: move away chin control joysticks Dear all, I have a young client with ataxic cerebral palsy requiring a swing away chin mounted joystick. He currently has a multi-positional arm mounted higher than his head at the back of the chair, it then comes forward high above his shoulder to avoid being caught by his arm, then comes down crossing in front of his chest to finally provide fine positioning of his mini joystick at chin level. The problem is that he needs others to release a clamp to enable the arm to swing away. He is then able to interact more closely with others as he is then able to move his upper trunk forward in the chair. I have only seen one motorised arm and I think this was from Invacare. Has anyone ever used a manual or motorised swing away chin controller before with a similar client? An alternative is to mount a head control device at the back and sides of the head. He also has problems of extensor spasm and occasionally forces his head uncontrollable against the headrest. Any solutions? Kind Regards Richard Richard W Caley BSc, MSc, CSci, MIPEM Clinical Scientist (Rehabilitation) Medical Physics Pinderfields Hospital Wakefield, WF1 4DG Tel: 01924 212234 Fax: 01924 212015 CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT The information contained in this email message is legally privileged and confidential information, intended only for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you received this email or Fax in error, please immediately notify us. Email: [log in to unmask]