Juan Jose |
Watching television is an activity that Juan Jose enjoys, but each time he wanted to watch TV, he would have to find and ask someone to assist him. When I became aware of the Voice IR, an assistive technology device that is able to operate anything with an infrared receiver, it was clear to me that my consumer would benefit greatly from this technology.
We submitted an initial application in June 2012 however the application was not taken into consideration for that grant cycle. Fortunately, the applications remain on file and it was taken into consideration in April of 2013. We were thrilled to find out that it was accepted for funding in May of 2013.
VoiceIR Environmental Voice Controller Configurator |
Receiving the Voice IR has become a life changing experience for Juan Jose. For the first time in over 16 years he is able to power-on his television, change channels and adjust the volume on his own. He is able to navigate “Netflix” and select what movies he wants to watch. Many of us take this every day occurrence for granted, but for Juan, this device is a major benefit to his independence, as it has allowed him to make his own choices independently.
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