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….when you’re in a Permobil power chair? Here’s the story… I believe most anyone in a power chair can relate to this, whether you have the tilt/recline functions or not. Last weekend, I’d just finished being dressed, and needed to scoot back in my chair. Cindy had just put lotion on the soles of my feet, [...] Sleep Apnea | EasyLife. Philips Respironics has just introduced this new CPAP/BiPAP mask that they claim “readily adapts to facial contours to create an instant and self-adjusting seal, nearly eliminating the need for nose bridge and forehead pad adjustments“. That’s an uncomfortable pill to swallow Philips, but I’d be perfectly willing to review the product [...] So let me get this straight: a team of scientists, using their brains, build a computer interface (artificial brain) to guide wheelchairs, ) through the user’s brain)… Confused? Who cares, but what an awesome use of technology for PALS! This isn’t the first thought-controlled chair attempt to come along, but competition is great for [...]  Because I have only limited functional use of one hand, I use Dasher, as shown here, to type without a keyboard, only a mouse. Great for loss of use of one hand, even if there's no fine motor control in your better hand. Also adaptable for eyegaze and head-mouse use. Give it a try! I supplement Dasher with an on-screen keyboard called Skeleton Key, created by a PALS, Dov Wisebrod.
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