Pass OT-Wheelchair Mobility-Assistive Technology for Wheelchairs Users

"Head control"

"Switches are activated by moving the head to press the switch."

"Head pointer"

"The head gear for the device is worn on top of the head. The head is moved to maneuver the pointer."

"Sip ‘n’ Puff switch"

"The mouth is used to blow through the tube for some functions or suck on the tube for other functions."

"Track ball"

"The thumb or fingers are used to roll the ball to move the pointer on the computer screen."

"Dual-handed keyboard"

"Both hands are used to type on the keyboard. The keys are placed to allow for minimal hand and wrist movement while typing."

"Reading Pen"

"A pen sized text scanner"

"Prone stander"

"The person is placed in with the front of his or her torso on the supporting devices. r is leaned forward to facilitate extension of the body."

"Head control Who would use it – diagnoses"

"Quadriplegia due to: -spinal cord injury C4-C5 -cerebral palsy -advanced multiple sclerosis -advanced muscular dystrophy"

"Head pointer Who would use it – diagnoses"

"Quadriplegia due to: -spinal cord injury C4-C5 -advanced multiple sclerosis -advanced muscular dystrophy"

"Sip ‘n’ Puff switch"

"Quadriplegia due to: -spinal cord injury C1-C3 -advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis"

"Track ball"

"-spinal cord injury C7-C8 -multiple sclerosis Muscular dystrophy -cerebral palsy -advanced seizure disorder -severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)"

"Dual-handed keyboard"

"-spinal cord injury C7-C8 -multiple sclerosis -muscular dystrophy -severe rheumatoid arthritis"

"Reading Pen"

"-traumatic brain injury -cognitive disorders -learning disabilities"

"Prone stander"

"-cerebral palsy -traumatic brain injury -severe seizure disorder -muscular dystrophy -spina bifida"