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    ALS Commuication Devices

    I'm getting to the point with my PBP that I will need a text to speech device soon. Some of the traditional devices are very expensive in Australia and are not exactly portable. Have any of you guys out there in PBP land used one of these devices. Any feedback would be appreciated. Hope...
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    Need Unlock Key for Say-it!Sam Tablet PC

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone might be able to help us out. My grandmother has ALS and is approaching the point where she can’t operate her speech device at all – but I have a good idea of how we can still make good use of device. I plan to install some normal remote access software on it...
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    WANTED: Speech device needed

    Hello everyone, I just joined this forum. My mom is in the process of getting diagnosed with ALS and my heart is breaking. She has Bulbar ALS so she has lost her speech abilities. Thus, she has been writing to communicate. I'm asking if anyone has any sort of speech device for her. I...
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    Dynavox V Series 5 Speech Device - For Sale --SOLD

    I am selling a virtually unused Dynavox V, Series 5, North American English Speaking, 256MB Ram, 40 Gig, Speech Device. My mother was diagnosed last year with ALS and her speech quickly deteriorated until she acquired this device to communicate with others. Unfortunately her illness progressed...
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    • Forum: Used ALS equipment for sale
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    Voice Amplifier

    Does anyone know: If you purchase a voice amplifier through Medicare, will they then pay for an augmentative speech device down the road? The Speech Pathologist had the doc sign a prescription for the Spokeman Voice Amplifier and Hi-Gain 3-way Microphone.
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    Caregiver frustration, anger, guilt...

    Reader beware - this is blunt. My husband was diagnosed with bulbar onset ALS in May 08. He started slurring his speech in Mar 07 and, after ruling out stroke, doctors figured it was the progression of his Multiple Sclerosis (which he was diagnosed with in 2000). Yes, both M.S. and A.L.S...
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    • Forum: Current caregivers
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    Dynavox speech device needed

    Hi, My wife Lynn was diagnosed with bulbar-onset ALS in June. She is now 18 months since onset. Her speech is deteriorating but still mostly understandable. We went to the ALS clinic at the University of New Mexico hospital and tried several speech devices. We then put in the Dynavox request to...
  8. J

    Tips Only Post

    I am trying to start a thread that has only tips , tricks , equipment recommendations/reviews , how to's, things to avoid , etc. so that new comers don't have to search all post to get information that may be useful to them. I need everyone's help on this. If you would please post any tips you...
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    To anyone w/ speach probablems

    If you are having trouble talking and are considering a speech device do NOT! let the speech therapist talk you into anything but a lap top. Medicare will only cover one device and it should not be a " Light writer". If you can get a light writer from an ALS loner closet , fine. They can be...
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    • Forum: Current caregivers
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    ALS Communication Problems - Tips and Suggestions

    Hello, I am the wife and caregiver of a 42 yr old man with ALS, diagnosed August 2004. I thought I would offer a tip on something that works well for us, and then ask for some help/support. First, my husband has found tremendous relief from marijuana, which is legal for medical purposes here...
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    • Forum: Current caregivers
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