A video about an invited talk and
demonstration of gaze communication at the
ALS/MND symposium, Yokohama, Dec. 2006.
COGAIN (COmuunication by GAze INteraction) is
a network of excellence, funded by the 6th
IST EU framework program. During the
workshop, 400 Japanese communication
specialists saw how gaze interaction has
improved the quality of life for people with
ALS, and they got a chance to test the latest
Japanese version of GazeTalk, a communication
system designed for gaze control. More than
250 copies of the system was picked up by the
participants. Several people with ALS got a
chance to try gaze interaction for the first
time. Gaze communication system may be
downloaded for free at www.cogain.org. This
website also links to companies that sell
gaze tracking hardware. Tags :ALS/MNDLou_Gerrighs_diseaseCOGAINgaze_interactionAACeye_trackingdisabilitycommunicationGazeTalk
The second meeting in Iceland from september
26 to 27 2006. The theme was "ALS/MND and
Helping aids".
This movie gives a general feeling of the
conference. Tags :ALSMND
Julie Genovese has motor neurone disease.
Find out how she copes with this incurable
condition, and how she finds the strength to
continue working as a primary school teacher. Tags :NHSChoiceshealthMNDmotorneuronedisease
Respite can offer an opportunity for people
with MND and carers to recharge their
batteries independantly. People can catch up
practical responsibilities and enjoy some
personal interests. Tags :MNDMotorNeuroneDiseaseALSLouGehrig'srespite