http://www.dbtac.vcu.edu/centers.aspx

 

you can ask them @ where to obtain funding too for devices on AT

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 5:12 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] How Do You Read Books?

 

Naomi is right and has hit a sore point with me. Yea, I can move both arms
but my hands do not possess the dexterity needed to read and flip pages in
most books with any degree of comfort. I fumble through books I have to read
but I haven't read a book for fun in years. The books on tape is ok if you
like that. I do not. I can't just flip to a page, it is a struggle and I
think something should be done. I have read where some books may be made
available on cd. I have not seen any books on cd unless someone is reading
to me again. I have a distinct feeling that most books being printed today
are being printed from cd's and electronic media. I just don't know who to
contact. I would so love to read a book for entertainment purposes again. On
my last trip to the library I looked for some filthy paperback novels and
couldn't even find one on tape. 

I have this feeling that the solution to my problem is going to cost me
money. 

 

john   

 

 
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]
Sent: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] How Do You Read Books?

You might try a mouthstick to turn the pages on your book stand but that has
pitfalls also.  A company also makes an automatic page turner but I have not
had experience with it.  The library of congress has a program of books on
tapes but it is antiquated as they are updating their technology and trying
pilot programs.  My local library has started offering books that you can
download on the Web.  Its catalog could be better but it gives me more
options.  Check with your library.  I recently completed Shadow Divers my
robertkurson and enjoyed it very much.  It is a true story is about a German
U-boat laying off the coast of New Jersey.  Have you read anything good
lately?  Dan T.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 

I am having a dilemma.  I was an avid book reader before I became a
quadriplegic due to Transverse Myelitis.  Now I am in a dilemma as to how do
I manage to read a book.  I have a book stand, but it is virtually
impossible for me to turn the pages.  I have looked on the Internet for page
turners, but I haven't found any that are suitable for my need.  This is
really driving me crazy, especially since there are so many things I need to
read.  I would like to know how anyone else manage to read a book.  For
novels, I get books on tape, if they're available, but some things I need to
read, do not come on a tape.  I would appreciate any suggestions.

 

Naomi

 

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