[QUAD-L] Bluetooth

2009-01-24 Thread Elizabeth Treston
Any blue tooth device which is on/off voice activated. Any ideas?

Re: [QUAD-L] Bluetooth

2009-01-24 Thread wheelchair
Not that I'm aware of... but hopefully one or more of our potential OTs may know of any recent discoveries Best Wishes In a message dated 1/24/2009 8:45:47 A.M. Central Standard Time, missl...@optonline.net writes: Any blue tooth device which is on/off voice activated. Any ideas?

Re: [QUAD-L] Bluetooth

2009-01-24 Thread DAANOO
Someone was talking about a Bluetooth that would work with the computer, cell phone and landline phone. Are you having success with your earpiece? I am using a Plantronics eight hour but you have to push the phone unless she could train the phone somehow to answer, which I have not done yet.

Re: [QUAD-L] long term quads

2009-01-24 Thread John S.
For you other quads that have more than 25 years, I'm getting bone growths, some in lumps, sometimes points. I've had several removed and others are just left alone since they aren't harming anything. I have a large one growing on my left forearm. Probably a candidate for removal. There are

Re: [QUAD-L] Bluetooth

2009-01-24 Thread Tod E. Santee
Hi Dana, I was talking about my Plantronics Calisto Pro Bluetooth phone. I can use the earpiece/headset to switch between: * my landline and cell phone, or * landline and Dragon (and Windows/Yahoo audio/video communication, i.e., MSN Messenger, etc.), or even * cell phone and

[QUAD-L] SCS Spinal Cord Stimulation

2009-01-24 Thread Greg
Anyone here ever try using a SCS Spinal Cord Stimulator? They implant small electrodes into the spinal cord. I was talking to a pain doc I met by chance and he asked if I've tried one. He said they worked well for phantom pains sand other long term causes of pain. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] SCS Spinal Cord Stimulation

2009-01-24 Thread wheelchair
FES and SCS is nothing new. In the past, there were failures is the procedure, but so much more has been learn and the medical industry continues to learn and make advancements. Does your doctor feel that you might be a good candidate for such a procedure? Best Wishes In a message

Re: [QUAD-L] Bluetooth

2009-01-24 Thread Tod E. Santee
Elizabeth Dana -- Sorry this got sent to the wrong person... I didn't see Elizabeth's original post and, Dana, I didn't notice that your post was a (Re: ) reply to hers since the original text was gone. Oh well... I'm hoping it got to the list. I haven't seen it yet but if it didn't THIS

[QUAD-L] Bluetooth and limited function use

2009-01-24 Thread wheelchair
Tod, you have expose my one true weakness, cellular communication. But I'm learning. (lol) Best Wishes In a message dated 1/24/2009 2:56:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, sant...@cox.net writes: Elizabeth Dana -- Sorry this got sent to the wrong person... I didn't see Elizabeth's

[QUAD-L] Vista

2009-01-24 Thread Joan Anglin
For those of us using Vista, I see we are going to be obsolete. That didn't take long J. The new windows 7 will have voice recognition however, so hopefully within a year we will get to try something new. Many comments have mentioned that the windows 7 will make Dragon obsolete. I prefer Vista to

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-24 Thread Quadius
That explains why don't know it. I don't have use of my arms, so they never used the acronym around me. Thanks, Quadius On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:13 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote: Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT may use them to create Zero Gravity on ones

Re: [QUAD-L] Thank-you Obama: FDA Approves Stem Cell Trials for SCI

2009-01-24 Thread Quadius
I must say I smiled at the mention of Lou Dobbs. When I was hospitalized while back, the first time for a medical reason in more than 5 1/2 years, I watched a lot of CNN. I always thought Dobbs was a raving conservative, but I think he just as firm convictions. I wanted to send him an e-mail

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-24 Thread LadyNotes
The BFO is now known as the MAS, Mobile Arm Support. I have one that attaches to my wheelchair that I use for task work such as reading a magazine, feeding myself, or any other work that requires the use of my arm. It can be adjusted up, down, or side to side, steel with the use of rubber

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-24 Thread wheelchair
Thank You Naomi. Was that a OT or PT item, in your case? Once again, in your case, how does it work for you. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/24/2009 4:38:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, LadyNotes writes: The BFO is now known as the MAS, Mobile Arm Support. I have one that attaches

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

2009-01-24 Thread Lori Michaelson
Yeah. Anyway, someone has probably already said this but the office of motor vehicles gives the placards (or licence plates with wheelchair insignias on them) out like candy. If you have white hair -- eligible! The problem with bills being passed -- is whether they are actually enforced or not.

Re: [QUAD-L] Occupational Therapist vs Physical Therapist........

2009-01-24 Thread Lori Michaelson
Forgot to send this to the group instead of one person: All of my experiences in rehab and then going to outpatient rehab after I came home -- have been better with PTs than OTs by far. This was a recent topic not too long ago here and I remember writing that here on the list then too. In

Re: [QUAD-L] Occupational Therapist vs Physical Therapist........

2009-01-24 Thread wheelchair
Spinal Cord Injury, didn't get a lot of attention until the Korean War and returning injured soldiers. Methodist Hospital, in Indianapolis, IN developed the 1st Spinal Cord Injury Unit. Today, there is so much more by comparison. The Miami Project, Shepard Hospital, Kessler Hospital, Rehab

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

2009-01-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey guys,   I thought I would tell you an interesting parking story that happenned to me thursday evening. I arrived at hooters and a harley motorcycle was parked in the lined off section between the only two handicapped spots they have. I pulled in one of the handicapped spots unfolded my

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

2009-01-24 Thread wheelchair
Hey Ron, are you sure that it wasn't another cop as in the Blue Code? His Chief might have handled it differently, but I can only guess Best Wishes In a message dated 1/24/2009 9:16:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: Hey guys, I thought I would tell

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

2009-01-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
i guess at least i did something about the ignorant self centered fool.If everybody with vans called the cops something would eventually change.   ron c7 --- On Sat, 1/24/09, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com wrote: From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bill

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

2009-01-24 Thread Eric W Rudd
no, guarantee i'd b on the horn, they'd thought it was a biker rally...normal body people suk, (if they want 2 b included) Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: wheelch...@aol.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 9:35 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

2009-01-24 Thread Tod E. Santee
Ron -- Maybe a quick conference with an attorney will tell you if the police must file a report and/or citation. If so, filing a suit alleging the police officer did not fulfill his duties might be the only way to get their attention and force them to enforce. Maybe there *is* a certain