Description
After my tracheostomy, I could no longer talk. We were able to try out a couple of Tobii Dynavox eye gaze devices in the hospital. The first device was built on an Apple iPad. Steve used it for a day. It worked well but was not compatible with Ability Drive’s eye control. We tried the Windows version next.
Steve was good with the Windows version. We worked with the Tobii representative to order our device and stands. All these items were covered by Medicare. We got the device set up at home. You can find more information about the communication software in this section.
Steve is very happy with the choice of Windows. With his many years of experience working with Windows, there was no learning curve. The only issue is that the version is Windows 10 and cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. And Windows 10 is no longer supported by Microsoft. Tobii Dynavox has committed to providing support. Regardless, Steve would prefer to be on Windows 11.
Steve has the 13-inch TD I-13. It comes with 16 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i5 processor. It weighs 5.3 pounds. He also received the floor stand and the wheelchair mounts.
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TD I-Series
Discover TD I-Series, an eye tracking-enabled device, custom-made for people with disabilities. Communicate, access Windows and control your home hands-free, using just your eyes.
Wheelchair Mounts
Order ConnectIT Wheelchair Mounts for your speech generating device/assistive communication aid and get the right fit for your individual needs.
Floorstand Mounts
Order ConnectIT floorstand mounts for your speech generating device/ assistive communication aid and get the right fit for your individual needs.
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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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