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+    Diagnosed Aug 2005

+     Bipap March 2007

+     PEG July 2007

+     Trache and Vent July 2008

Still Living, Loving & Laughing

I have a device I got from an organization called TIL (Technology for independent Living) who provided it free of charge for as long as I need it. It controls the TV, satellite receiver, DVD player, VHS player, our sound system, lights and the bed. It can easily be programmed for anything that has a remote control. It is small and mounts on my wheelchair. It has a numbered pad that is 3 across and 6 down. There are 5 levels. It is a GEWA product.

I hit the button once and it starts scrolling down, I hit the button again and it starts scrolling over. I hit the button again and it selects the function the LED Light is on. If you can still use your fingers you can use the keypad on the device.

It works wonderfully.    (Go here for more information)

 

Programmable hand-held IR transmitter with 18 buttons.
Max 65 functions in 4 levels. This transmitter can
learn channels from other remote controls such as
TV and video. One or several buttons can be
adapted to coding; choose between 4096
different codes e.g. for door locking
procedures. Macros can be programmed.
With overlay and neck-strap. Operated with
four 1.5V LR03 (AAA) Alkaline batteries.
Batteries not included.
Size
120 x 65 x 16 mm
Weight 170 gr
(incl batteries)
Operating force
(<1 N (100 gr)

I use this button with the controller.

It can be placed anywhere so you can activate it with any part of your body, like you hand, head, foot, leg, etc.