Index
This list of products is for reference purposes only and does not reflect endorsement by the IDRC.
Description
Electronic Aids for Daily Living (EADL), formerly "Environmental Control Units (ECU)", are simply devices, or systems, that allow an individual to control facets of their environment. EADL's systems are available as stand alone units, or as integrated software using a personal computer. EADL/ECU systems can be controlled by the user in a variety of ways. Some EADL/ECU systems are voice activated, and others are switch activated.
Points to ponder - Questions to consider when shopping for an Electronic Aid for Daily Living
- Do you need a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)?
- Do you require remote or indirect access to your EADL (something other than your computer, radio-linked to the necessary appliances)?
- Do you require voice activated access?
Products
- fits into your mouth like an orthodontic retainer, and allows you to control various electronic devices by tongue movement inside the mouth. It is used by a variety of people that include: Quadriplegia from spinal cord injury (C5 and above), Cerebral palsy, MD, MS and other severely debilitating neuromuscular diseases.
- from newAbilities System Inc.
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- these ECU (Environmental Control Unit) are designed for accessing one or more electrical devices via switches, voice activation, remote control, computer interface, and other technological adaptations from Quartet Technology Incorporated
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- appliance control for access to appliances and any switch-adapted device.
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- works with your computer to run customized home lighting and appliance routines
- from X10 Wireless Technology, Inc.
- provides an immediate, independent communication link after a serious injury.
- from ZYGO Industries, Inc.
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- this small hand-held transmitter enables the user to operate and control everything electrical in his/her environment.
- from ZYGO Industries, Inc.
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- achieve independence with hands-free telephone access.
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- Enables physically disabled individuals to access the elevator, open the door, select the floor level
- from ZYGO Industries, Inc.
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- works with voice recognition systems (such as DragonDictate) or any other keyboard replacement for operating your phone, electronics, and switches.
- from NanoPac, Inc.
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- is a portable device used to control and operate numerous appliances and devices and is activated totally hands free! You can use your voice or an eyewink switch or similar technology to control your TV, VCR, stereo, CD player, dial and answer the telephone, and more.
- from NanoPac, Inc.
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- is a system that will allow you to control dozens of products in your home
- a large, but not bulky, screen so that you can actually see all the commands available rather than memorizing the entire menu