[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] sesame phone… Hands-free for paralyzed users $700-haven't found any cheaper options
That price should include the phone and the tech all in. That's why they're working on making it a downloadable app which should reduce the price. I also know they're working with health agencies to get them to buy phones to subsidize them for people. Their hearts are in the right place as a company, so I hope with time their technology will be more accessible. Jim, yes. You do need to be able to move your head. The phone tracks your head movements and that's what moves the cursor on your screen. Hope it's helpful! On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 11:51 AM, Jim Lubin wrote: > Brittany, > > From the video, it looks like you need some amount of head movement to use > it, correct? > > On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 5:55 PM, Brittany Déjean > wrote: > >> Hi Debra- >> >> I'm friends with one of the co-founders who developed the technology and >> I've tried the phone myself. It's pretty incredible what it can do, just >> takes a bit of getting used to. I believe they're coming out with a version >> to work on the phone you have already too to offer more options, if you >> want me to check. Let me know! >> >> Brittany >> >> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 5:46 PM, DEBRA DEW wrote: >> >>> I believe this cost $700. Would it work ffor me? Please offer your >>> opinion. >>> >>> >>> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-31/sesame-ph >>> one-a-hands-free-smartphone-for-paralyzed-users >>> >>> <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-31/sesame-phone-a-hands-free-smartphone-for-paralyzed-users> >>> Sesame Phone: A Hands-Free Smartphone for Paralyzed Users ... >>> <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-31/sesame-phone-a-hands-free-smartphone-for-paralyzed-users> >>> www.bloomberg.com >>> In 2011, after making a mobile game that uses head gestures, Ben-Dov got >>> a call from Giora Livne—a quadriplegic and his future co-founder—asking for >>> ... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *Debra Scruggs-Scruggs phalanx-dragon slayers -PRISONER OF HOPE ZECH. 9 >>> Formerly: Homeschooling mom of 9 and pvt. pilot Currently: Quadrapeligic >>> due to advanced MS and living in a nursing home Phone: 561-588-4333 >>> <(561)%20588-4333> SC student 20yrs ROMANS 8:28* >>> B.I.B.L.E.-BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> *Brittany Déjean* >> >> Founder & Director >> >> @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>/Facebook >> <http://www.facebook.com/ablethrive> >> >> This is the end of the message >> -- >> > > -- *Brittany Déjean* Founder & Director @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>/Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ablethrive> This is the end of the message --
[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] sesame phone… Hands-free for paralyzed users $700-haven't found any cheaper options
Hi Debra- I'm friends with one of the co-founders who developed the technology and I've tried the phone myself. It's pretty incredible what it can do, just takes a bit of getting used to. I believe they're coming out with a version to work on the phone you have already too to offer more options, if you want me to check. Let me know! Brittany On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 5:46 PM, DEBRA DEW wrote: > I believe this cost $700. Would it work ffor me? Please offer your opinion. > > > https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-31/ > sesame-phone-a-hands-free-smartphone-for-paralyzed-users > > <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-31/sesame-phone-a-hands-free-smartphone-for-paralyzed-users> > Sesame Phone: A Hands-Free Smartphone for Paralyzed Users ... > <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-31/sesame-phone-a-hands-free-smartphone-for-paralyzed-users> > www.bloomberg.com > In 2011, after making a mobile game that uses head gestures, Ben-Dov got a > call from Giora Livne—a quadriplegic and his future co-founder—asking for > ... > > > > > > > > > *Debra Scruggs-Scruggs phalanx-dragon slayers -PRISONER OF HOPE ZECH. 9 > Formerly: Homeschooling mom of 9 and pvt. pilot Currently: Quadrapeligic > due to advanced MS and living in a nursing home Phone: 561-588-4333 > <(561)%20588-4333> SC student 20yrs ROMANS 8:28* > B.I.B.L.E.-BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH > -- *Brittany Déjean* Founder & Director @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>/Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ablethrive> This is the end of the message --
Re: [QUAD-L] Sesame | World's First Touch-Free Smartphone
I've met one of the founders of the company, he's a great guy. Really believe in what they're doing. I demo'ed the phone, it's quite impressive to be able to move the cursor with your head movements- I even played Angry Birds! Happy to answer or forward any questions to the team if it's helpful or you'd like to be connected. Thanks! On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Jim Lubin wrote: > http://sesame-enable.com/ > -- *Brittany Déjean* Founder & Director @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>/Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ablethrive> This is the end of the message --
Re: [QUAD-L] quad movie-You Before Me
70%7c1&sdata=Li83lLIkaQcYFZc7JMZGP0JoD83Gim5GzTSWw41rTzY%3d> >>>> and >>>> stars Richard Dreyfuss >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fRichard_Dreyfuss&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=A1%2bE93ccoPvThjeOJNslbbuvAWI9bEj%2fmxxi2iY9dyg%3d> >>>> . >>>> Plot >>>> >>>> After a car accident, sculptor Ken Harrison becomes a quadriplegic >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fQuadriplegia&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=htoXlO8S45Tx%2br2QR0%2bS35oy6WtoJCobRwW893eDl2E%3d> >>>> who >>>> sues for the right to end his life >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fEuthanasia&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=w5qwwD0hS%2fWtZur077kBlTtZmNQYX0Dav%2fVcgVCV144%3d>, >>>> no longer able to create art, make love or have any semblance of a normal >>>> existence. He hires a lawyer (Bob Balaban >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fBob_Balaban&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=sm%2fOMCjj2QQwoF3QNYWZICmpi%2bkkYjcKSJurL%2fO7rnc%3d>) >>>> who, reluctantly at first, represents Harrison while knowing that he is >>>> trying to win his client a death sentence >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fDeath_sentence&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=APDjzTYIx9ff4id34EA%2fDJe%2bPVDsHAb2Z87T3cvYNR0%3d> >>>> . >>>> >>>> Staunchly opposed to euthanasia is a by-the-book hospital administrator >>>> (John Cassavetes >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fJohn_Cassavetes&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=7Qk%2fn8FLE4itZSCUWC3ZnHWISqIgujLGlytI345N54Q%3d>), >>>> who is determined to keep his patient alive even against his wishes, and >>>> sympathetic doctor (Christine Lahti >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fChristine_Lahti&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=MXcr%2bJ7GaJlcyDveQKBIajV3ao3gr0XG7M3QEf6GMQk%3d>), >>>> who develops personal feelings for Harrison. She wants to keep him alive, >>>> even though Harrison's girlfriend has accepted his decision. >>>> >>>> A young orderly (Thomas Carter >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fThomas_Carter_(director)&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=MSkzINIibFGfKQM8Q4nTHSAQ3psH40Yhzs3KUTsOLLU%3d>) >>>> and nurse (Kaki Hunter >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fKaki_Hunter&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=BrC%2fDB7V%2bWnMo%2fuqX8iMt7%2bDQl8uW7kY%2baN2BFvw6bo%3d>) >>>> do what they can to keep Harrison's spirits up, even wheeling him to a >>>> hospital basement where they treat him to reggae music and marijuana. In >>>> the end, though, it is up to a judge (Kenneth McMillan >>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fKenneth_McMillan_(actor)&data=01%7c01%7cGailO%40Pennwell.com%7c856a8779866f4c95097608d38b4976ff%7c5bbf75da8a3f493c8343e6cd0cb0e070%7c1&sdata=Ch6pWJz4ezvzXZgriTz1UzDPbNdJlsHh%2bgpbC0HCRCU%3d>) >>>> whether the patient has a moral, ethical and legal right to choose to die. >>>> >>> >>> >> > -- *Brittany Déjean* Founder & Director @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>/Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ablethrive> This is the end of the message --
Re: [QUAD-L] help, AD is happening when laying down at bedtime
Hi Derrick- Here's the nurse hotline from Craig hospital open to anyone: https://craighospital.org/resources/nurse-advice-line Hope it's helpful. I've definitely heard of kidney stones causing AD. I hope you figure it out soon and your friend feels better. Take care, Brittany On Sat, Apr 9, 2016 at 4:23 AM, Kay at Amplified Agility < k...@amplifiedagility.com> wrote: > Kidney stones and sinus infection would certainly do ithow are those > being treated? Needs resolution...probably don't need to dig deeper for > another potential cause... > Kay > > > -Original Message- > From: Derrick [mailto:wheel...@centurylink.net] > Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 1:55 PM > To: quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: [QUAD-L] help, AD is happening when laying down at bedtime > > Hey all, > My c/5 friend 25 years post sci, has been having AD every night. Here is > his last email, "just got back from er, get ad every night this week when i > lay down at bed time, did blood work and ct scanall normal blood and > scan except kidney stones and sinus infection...not sure whats causing it > but its been bad." > Does anybody have had similar AD? Would kidney stones cause it to happen > only when you lay down? > > Someone posted a phone number for a SCI hotline, or SCI nurse and doctor > to answer sci questions? What was the phone number? > > Thanks in advance if you will reply to help him figure this AD out, > Derrick W in PA > > ps: we live in very rural area so no major hospital or doctors. just a > local called "band aide station" hospital > > > -- *Brittany Déjean* Founder & Director @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>/Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ablethrive> This is the end of the message --
Re: [QUAD-L] Quad dad dances after 17 years
Thanks all for your kind words and stories! Bonnie, I love that you never even considered it not being possible! One of my best friends (the bridesmaid in the wheelchair dance battling my dad in the video), is the same. Her and I danced our way through college. And Nancy, if your son loved it before, I sincerely hope he finds a way to tap into that on wheels. Knowing how hard it was for my dad, I don't underestimate the challenge, but my dad smiles in a new way now. It gives me goosebumps when I think about it. Here's to dancing!! Take care all, Brittany On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 8:01 AM, Larry Willis wrote: > Bobbie, you are something else! I am blessed to call you friend. > > Larry Willis > Retired and proud of it > > > Begin forwarded message: > > *Resent-From:* quad-list@eskimo.com > *From:* Gmail > *Date:* August 20, 2015 at 2:55:07 PM EDT > *To:* Brittany Déjean > *Cc:* "quad-list@eskimo.com" > *Subject:* *Re: [QUAD-L] Quad dad dances after 17 years* > > I loved how you two danced. What a great memory. > > I was injured in 1973 at 17 and my sister's and cousins brought me out to > night clubs and I always danced, fast and slow. It never dawned on me that > I couldn't. > On my first date, with my sweetheart of 32 years, he asked me to dance, a > slow dance. I was surprised because I didn't think HE knew I could dance. I > just had him sit on my arm rest, we'd hold each other and rock to the music. > Now when we dance at Jazz festivals we have now perfected twirling and > hooking elbows. BTW he's able-bodied. > Bobbie > > Smile Everyday > > On Aug 20, 2015, at 7:44 AM, Brittany Déjean > wrote: > > Hi all- > > My dad's been a quadriplegic since I was 12. 2 months ago, I got married, > and although dancing was a door he had painfully shut after being > paralyzed, he agreed. That night, my dad transformed. He didn't leave the > dance floor and he's been a new man ever since. > > I made and share this video of his story for anyone who may relate (plus > I'm super proud of my dad and to be his daughter). If even one person > dances because of our story, we'll have made a difference. I hope you all > enjoy! > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc533Q7lwOE > > Thanks and have a great day! > Brittany > > -- > > *Brittany Déjean* > Founder/Director > > Like <http://www.facebook.com/AbleThrive> on Facebook > Follow @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive> > > -- *Brittany Déjean* Founder/Director Like <http://www.facebook.com/AbleThrive> on Facebook Follow @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>
[QUAD-L] Quad dad dances after 17 years
Hi all- My dad's been a quadriplegic since I was 12. 2 months ago, I got married, and although dancing was a door he had painfully shut after being paralyzed, he agreed. That night, my dad transformed. He didn't leave the dance floor and he's been a new man ever since. I made and share this video of his story for anyone who may relate (plus I'm super proud of my dad and to be his daughter). If even one person dances because of our story, we'll have made a difference. I hope you all enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc533Q7lwOE Thanks and have a great day! Brittany -- *Brittany Déjean* Founder/Director Like <http://www.facebook.com/AbleThrive> on Facebook Follow @AbleThrive <http://www.twitter.com/ablethrive>
