How to fold a Convaid Tilt Rodeo Stroller

Everything is easier if you do it the right way.  Here is Zeb from Home Health Depot  demonstrating how to fold up a Convaid Tilt Rodeo Stroller.

Fitting a Grid Wheelchair Back for a Child with Kyphotic Back

Grid wheelchair back with cover removed and squares removed to accommodate laterals.

Fitting a grid wheelchair back is very difficult and should be done by a trained professional.  Don't try this at home.  Do remember, grid wheelchair seat backs are to accommodate spinal issues (kyphosis) they do are not recommended for correction.

Adaptive Technologies with RJ Cooper

RJ Cooper is a guru in the field of adaptive technology and the severely impaired, autistically impaired population.  RJ has been developing adaptive technology solutions for years and his expertise in connecting with and drawing out even the severely impaired person is phenomenal.


This coming Monday and Tuesday, December 13th and 14th, RJ Howard will be in Cass County, MI to present adaptive technology that has been developed specifically for people with special needs.  The conference is free and truly worthwhile.  The flyer is below:

               Lewis Cass Intermediate School District

61682 Dailey Road

                                                     Providing Services Today For A Better Tomorrow         Cassopolis, Michigan  49031-9648

Fax (269) 445-2981

Brookside Fax (269) 445-6253

North Pointe Fax (269) 782-7727

Web: //www.lewiscassisd.or

Lewis Cass ISD

Presents

Adaptive Technologies with RJ Cooper

*Researcher and developer for persons with disabilities since 1984

*Authored many software titles and developed several hardware adaptations

*Expertise ranges from mild to severe/profound developmental delays and learning and physical disabilities

*Lectures regularly at Adaptive Technology Conferences

*Author of column “Ask RJ” which appears in publication “Closing the Gap”

Monday, December 13:   A unique presentation will consist of his working with a variety of students with disabilities to help develop learning solutions for living.  This presentation will be held at North Pointe Center, 704 N. Orchard, Dowagiac, MI 49047 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 

Tuesday, December 14:  RJ will share his expertise and provide training in a computer lab with professionals and interested family members in software programs geared toward special learners.  This presentation will take place in the computer lab at North Pointe Center from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Visit RJ’s website at www.rjcooper.com.

This presentation welcomes parents and professionals.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided both days.  Computers and space are limited, so please reserve your name as soon as possible. 

***FREE***

Call or email to Register: Diane Schultz (269) 445-6250 dschultz@lewiscassisd.org.

 

Computer Accessibility

Computers and technology has opened up a whole new world for people with disabilities.

The key is: to figure out how to set up the computer to allow our loved one access. I found this website that offers education on how to make different operating systems accessible to people with special needs.  

This page discusses four topics:

1) Computer & Software developers

2) Computer Programs

3) Software Toolkits

4) Computer Access Resources.

What resources have you found???  The technology changes so quickly.... let's work together to keep up!  :)