October 2009Free Software Helps People with Limited Dexterity Stay Connected
By Ellen Kampel & John M. Williams
For some people living with MS, limited dexterity or fatigue can make using a keyboard or mouse difficult, if not impossible. But with a relatively low-cost input device and free software offered by the Sue Center, people living with MS can communicate with one another on the computer without the use of their hands. For more information, read this month's Tech Connect column.
Technology Tip of the Month: Digital Recorder
“I use a digital recorder to jot down notes of things I need to remember. When I get home, I hook it up to my computer to download the notes and play the ones I need to remind myself of.” – Harold D.
Technology tips are submitted by people living with MS.
Do you have a technology tip of your own? If so, we want to hear from you. E-mail your technology tip, first name and last initial to MyMSMyWay@edelman.com. Select tips may be posted on MyMSMyWay.com.
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