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How about a pendant phone? The telephone numbers of the support workers can be programmed into the pendant and as long as the student can press the button on the pendant(sounds like he/she can as has been pressing 'doorbell'), the button is pressed and the support worker telephone is called. After a certain number of rings, the next number which is programmed into the phone is called and so on. until someone is reached. The last number is security, in case none of the support workers can be reached. The pendant can be worn around the neck or wherever is comfortable. This system relies on the support workers living near by the students though. Thanks Brigid Callaghan University of Essex. -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Davies Clare Sent: 14 June 2005 12:54 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Personal device for calling helpers Can anyone suggest a simple, affordable solution to enable a disabled student who has limited dexterity to call his helpers within his flat in hall? Our Estates team fitted a battery-operated doorbell on his wheelchair but we need something more robust, to avoid the work involved in frequent repairs. We could ask for an Occupational Therapy assessment update, but this will take time to arrange. Many thanks, Clare Davies University College Northampton ---------------------------Disclaimer--------------------------- Sign up for support and information in our occasional newsletter on "Technology and Dyslexia" at http://www.dyslexic.com/newsl.php This email is confidential to the intended recipient(s), unless obviously more public. If you received it in error please tell the sender and then delete it. We check outgoing emails but you should virus check incoming ones. Emails may not represent our official policy or a contract. Errors and omissions are excepted. iANSYST Ltd iANSYST Ltd, Fen House, Fen Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1UN. Tel +44(0)1223 42 01 01; Fax +44(0)1223 42 66 44; [log in to unmask] http://www.dyslexic.com http://www.iansyst.co.uk http://www.itspc.co.uk