It is always interesting to read about new developments in the technology sector. There is so much research being done to try and make life easier for disabled individuals, with technology such as eye control, head control and now ….tongue control. So I though I would give you a little info on what is happening on […]
Eye control
Eye control, how does it work and why is it so good! An eye control system uses a specialised camera to track the movement of your eye. The camera follows your pupil movement from a distance of up to 1 meter. This then transmitted to your computer, where a software program calculates and transfers the coordinates of the area […]
Make me look cool, Mom!
Disabled children are often up in a wheelchair and find it difficult to integrate with classmates, who are running around, sitting on the floor and playing games on the playground. By making them cool, we draw their friends to them, allow them to integrate and thereby change their lives. It is so important for disabled […]
Core words – what are they and why so important!
Core words are what we also call high frequency words. This means that, through extensive research of people’s natural speech it was found that 80% of the time we use the same basic “core words.” This list of core words is made up of a list of basic words that number in the hundreds. The other words that we […]
Graham Clarke
This is a story of inspiration for all parents, therapists and AAC users. Graham, who suffered a major stroke as a young man, refused to give up. Through his strong determination and the support from his parents Graham took the journey into the world of AAC. One that has not always been easy but as […]
I can…
These are some of the video clips that I think of when I think of the words, “I can.” Isn’t it absolutely beautiful? If your child, sibling or parent loves dancing, why not go to dance classes and join in. You may not do it all in exactly the same way that everyone else in the […]
Seating course at Western Cape Rehab Centre (WCRC)
This is a course for therapists, assistants, nursing staff and doctors. Having just done this course in October. I would recommend it to anyone working with individuals who require any type of wheelchair. It is an extremely well run course that dives straight into the practical application of the theory. Sessions of theory are always […]
AAC Student wish list
In my search around the topic of AAC I found this … a list of wishes from students who use augmentative and alternative communication. It made me think about my own responses and gave me a little more insight to these students feelings. I wish my teacher would joke with me. I wish my teacher […]