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a therapy

It is my contention that an adapted computer is indeed a much needed therapy that should be recognized: legally; medically; and socially. And the following issue should apply regardless to the intended use of the computer system.

State and/or federal legislation should be implemented which require health facilities to send in a social worker (or other qualified professional) to visit competent seriously injured/disabled, hospitalized in-patients or nursing home residents, with the intent of clarifying that:

1. assistive technology input/output devices replace standard keyboards, monitors, or mice so that people with quadriplegia, blindness, or other serious conditions can effectively operate a computer

2. aid in obtaining and setting up of these computers and devices will be provided; thus cutting through the red tape

3. a bed top is sufficient space for an adaptive assembly

4. an adapted computer with access to the Internet (which could include attending online university courses and/or becoming employable) can improve life considerably

5. organizations exist to help provide computers; adaptive devices; and training.

Equality Technology is an informational site whose mission is to promote uniting the disabled with adapted computers through the use of assistive technology devices. Disability information consists of articles, short stories, and link exchange; links to assistive technology computer furniture, software, and input/output devices; device reviews; computer therapy; nursing home realities; message board; news; links; and resources.
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freeware list

Here is a list of assistive technology and useful computer freeware, which I consider the cream of crop. Just download them and enjoy. [updated]http://www.equalitytechnology.org/at-blog

Started by Robert Harvey Clay Aug 30.

Paralyzed computer engineer helps develop technology for kids with disabilities 1 Reply

Please read the complete article by clicking the link below and feel free to share your thoughts about this topic by posting comments in this discussion. Paralyzed computer engineer helps develop te…

Started by Rudy Sims. Last reply by Beth C Aug 26.

R.J. Cooper

Hello all A.T. fans! (Assistive Technology)Summer in N. hemisphere half over. I've accomplished several things that I set out to do. Never enough but I'm a 'one-cook' shop, for the most part, as f…

Started by Robert Harvey Clay Aug 3.

disability Panacea - letter to the President 1 Reply

Now at age 54; I've lived my life with a genetic, progressive disorder known as "Friedreich's Ataxia" (which deteriorates my balance and physical coordination). I've benefited tremendously from the…

Tagged: health, economy, cure, adapt, computer

Started by Robert Harvey Clay. Last reply by Linda Smith Jul 14.

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Comment by Robert Harvey Clay on July 11, 2010 at 4:32am: "Volunteer" at my website http://www.equalitytechnology.org/volunteer.htm

Comment by Robert Harvey Clay on July 11, 2010 at 4:23am: There will always be severely injured people in health facilities ignored by staff members, who need to have computers - but are put in front of TVs and expected to be satisfied. Help change history, become a "volunteer" at my website. Make the future bright for millions of disabled individuals. With your help it WILL hapen!

Comment by Robert Harvey Clay on July 7, 2010 at 1:19am: Please see my Facebook profile http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000967761026 and read my blogs. I need to make friends on Facebook who are interested in computer accessiility and the assistive technology devices that make it possible. Any ideas are welcomed.

Comment by Robert Harvey Clay on June 24, 2010 at 4:11am: I also disabled my left "alt" and"Crtl, the "tilda" (accent) keys, and made the num pad "enter" key do what the "Windows" key did> See my "Disabling keyboard keys to simplify data entry for those with a disability" discussion. Robert Harvey Clay

Comment by Robert Harvey Clay on June 22, 2010 at 11:21pm: This quote by group member Israel J Pattison sums up most everything I believe in:
"Even prisoners have access to the Internet, so it's about time it was a requirement for facilities that serve the disabled."

Comment by Robert Harvey Clay on June 6, 2010 at 4:22am: Far too many family members; friends; doctors; nurses; therapists; social workers; nursing home staff members; and sometimes even the disabled individuals themselves are only concerned with "physical health" and pay too little attention to "psychological well-being." These feelings of growth and accomplishment; self-satisfaction; self-esteem, and other closely associated constructive emotions are all immensely important to achieving a balanced recovery; to acquire the acceptance a disability; to create an interesting life; or sometimes to make life itself seem worthwhile.

Too frequently, watching TV; listening to the radio; looking out the window; playing low-intelligence games; or some other non-inspirational and/or non-participatory activity is slowly depriving the disabled individual of the things every human needs to restore; maintain; or improve his/or her health, both mentally as well as spiritually. What, you may ask, is wrong with lying around watching TV; listening to music; relaxing; not having to work, or worry about paying bills; and otherwise facing the stresses of everyday life? This is another example of, "the grass is always greener on the other side": "just existing" becomes non-rewarding after an incredibly short period of time. Soon, "relaxing" grows to be the source of "undesired stress", and the mind starts to crave "interaction" a fundamental, often-neglected need of every human being.

One of the first instances of "Interaction" for a human is when a newborn baby is pat on the bottom and cries out, taking in their first breath: there is an "interaction" between the nurse and the infant. Throughout a person’s lifetime, it is exceedingly important that an individual communicates with family; friends; loved ones; and various people they come in contact with, AND they receive a "response." For example, when a man kisses a woman a response is expected: a slap in the face; a kiss; a knee in the family jewels; or the woman turns and walks away – all clear signs the man just did something and received some sort of "feedback" for his actions.