Sorry to hear about your wife, but you have come to the right place. Personally I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking on a Windows 8 PC, and I use my computer to change the channels on the television using the xfinity web site. press my television is seven or so years old, and I'm sure the newer models have additional wireless functionality. And there is a program called Remoku which allows you to control your Roku box (for Netflix) using your computer browser.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking can be quite frustrating. I find it is most accurate and least frustrating when you dictate letter by letter. It is tedious to try to move the mouse using Dragon. And some Windows software doesn't work very well with Dragon. But I use it every day nonetheless. Regarding friends: someone on this forum once said that most of their current friends are people they have met post accident. I have found this to be true in my case as well. I have a number of wonderful friends who have stuck with me over the years, but a much larger number of my former friends I just don't see anymore. Don't be afraid to go out and make new friends. Good luck, and take care, Dave Krehbiel From: Dr.Ron and Sharion Austin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:38 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] Wife recent SCI My wife is a recent SCI C5 (may 31). While we are dealing with a lot now (as most of you know better than I) we will get through this leaning on our faith, family and friends. Bruce had mentioned voice activated software to be able to use her I-pad and computer. What are most of you using? How about being able to control the TV? Also have any of you used or have an opinion of the MOTO med movement therapy (an exerciser for legs and/or arms). Thanks for any info Ron Austin -- Living in God's Grace Ron
