Equipment for MD patient Dan :)
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Hi there! My name is Dan Temple and I am a 42-year-old quadriplegic living with muscular dystrophy. Muscular Dystrophy is a progressive illness that, over time, has left me with no use of my muscles below my neck (for those that are interested, my specific diagnosis is Spinal Muscular Atrophy). As a result, I am confined to a wheelchair, and spend most of my time in front of my computer.
Recently however, I have lost the remaining strength in my hands. I can no longer operate a trackball or mouse. This development has made it impossible for me to use my computer for emails, social activities, watching movies, playing games, calling my friends on video-conferencing, etc. Basically, all the things you do in a normal day, I used to do over my computer.
However, there is hope! There is a piece of equipment called a Head Mouse that allows someone like me the ability to direct the mouse cursor with the movements of their head. Here is a link, if you're interested in seeing how it works:
http://www.orin.com/access/headmouse/
The company was nice enough to send a test model for me to evaluate. The device worked perfectly for my needs. However, this device is not paid for by insurance and costs around $1300. I only make about half of that amount a month, and could never afford to pay for it myself.
This is where you come in! If you've read this far, I greatly appreciate your time. If you can take the time and donate a small amount I would be most appreciative. Your donation would help to greatly improve my quality of life. Thank you very much, and may God bless you.
Recently however, I have lost the remaining strength in my hands. I can no longer operate a trackball or mouse. This development has made it impossible for me to use my computer for emails, social activities, watching movies, playing games, calling my friends on video-conferencing, etc. Basically, all the things you do in a normal day, I used to do over my computer.
However, there is hope! There is a piece of equipment called a Head Mouse that allows someone like me the ability to direct the mouse cursor with the movements of their head. Here is a link, if you're interested in seeing how it works:
http://www.orin.com/access/headmouse/
The company was nice enough to send a test model for me to evaluate. The device worked perfectly for my needs. However, this device is not paid for by insurance and costs around $1300. I only make about half of that amount a month, and could never afford to pay for it myself.
This is where you come in! If you've read this far, I greatly appreciate your time. If you can take the time and donate a small amount I would be most appreciative. Your donation would help to greatly improve my quality of life. Thank you very much, and may God bless you.
Organizer
Dan Temple
Organizer
North Richland Hills, TX
