Companion controls

Companion controls are necessary to support mobility and comfort with a power chair when you are not able to control it on your own.

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We had companion controls installed on my power chair from the beginning. Early on, we primarily used the companion controls to move the power chair around the house.

When I could no longer control the chair on my own, my family and friends drove me around with these controls. I am now completely dependent on backseat drivers when I’m out and about. I can use my eye gaze Ability Drive controls to drive and control my chair inside. However, it is usually easier and safer for my caregivers to drive me around.

The companion controls also allow my caregivers to adjust my chair from the back. This is very helpful when I need adjustments to stay comfortable.

We definitely recommend getting these controls on the chair from the beginning.

Additional information

Steve’s ALS stage

Late, Middle

ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
Lift transfers
Loss of limb function
Most nutrition through feeding tube

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