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Clinical indications:
For a person who can transfer independently, shower transfer benches, or shower chairs
with no armrests and padded seats may also be used. Client pre f e rence is essential to
consider in any equipment prescription. However adequate education is re q u i re d ,
s u p p o rting the risk of shoulder over use injury associated with transfers. The use of a
commode in the morning care routine reduces transfers from seven to thre e .
computer equipment
Computers are a useful tool for communication, study,
vocational opportunities and domestic duties (such as
Internet shopping and banking). Most TAFE institutions have
a disability officer, who can assess each individual’s
specific need. TAFE have a commitment to continue courses
s t a rted in the spinal units, or support new courses at a local
level. Computer equipment that is commonly used by
people with a SCI include: trackballs, cherry key b o a rd s ,
v o i c e - a ctivated softwa re. For updated information it may be
useful to look at the following we b s i t e s :
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w w w.abilitycorp.au
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w w w.tecsol.com.au
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w w w. n o r thcott.com.au
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w w w. o t e n . e d u . a u
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w w w. a ra t a . o r g.au
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w w w. re g e n c y re h a b . c c a . o r g.au
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w w w. t s c n sw. o rg . a u
environmental / domestic equipment
E n v i ronmental Control Units
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E n v i ronmental Control Units (ECU’s) aim to increase the level of independence in the
home environment. Domestic appliances are controlled using a single switch or a voice
command input into the ECU which sends an output command to the appliance to
o p e rate it as re q u i r ed. Devices controlled may include lamps, lights, air conditioners,
heaters, televisions, videos, stereos, electric doors, electric beds, page-turners, computers
and telephones.
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T h e y can vary from cheaper switch operated varieties to more complex voice act i v a t e d
s ys t e m s .
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Voice Activated Systems can be controlled from wheelchair or bed level. Options include
‘Simplicity’, ‘Sicare Pilot or Light’ and ‘Nemo’.
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Scanning devices can be used in combination with mouthsticks or a variety of sw i t c h e s
(eg GEWA Prog ECU)
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La rge remote controls that are pro g rammable are also cheaper options for those with
adequate functional ability.
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ECU's should be trialled before purchase and should meet the individual needs of the
p e r s o n .
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ECU's are available from Technical Solutions (Victoria), Northcott Society (NSW), and
Regency Park (SA). See contact list for supplier details.
Personal Alarms
A number of people with SCI have personal care support provided by agencies (Home
C a re, Attendant Care) and family and friends. While the person has such support coming
and going, there will be occasions where they will be alone. To alleviate any anxiety in
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