[plug] [Slightly-OT] Computer for Paralysed

[Mark B]

TIMMEH !

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Lambie" <mlambie at thefrontiergroup.com.au>
To: <plug at plug.org.au>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [plug] [Slightly-OT] Computer for Paralysed


> On Thu, 2005-09-15 at 18:05 +0800, Jacqueline McNally wrote:
> > Craig Ringer wrote:
> >
> > > Personally, Tim, I'd advise your friend to contact a disabled group,
as
> > > they're quite likely to have investigated many of the options and know
> > > what the good and bad ones are. If nothing else, it's a start. Don't
> > > rule out Windows either - for one thing, if it does the job then who's
> > > to argue. [...]
> >
> > http://www.tadwa.org.au/
>
> TADWA are more about modifying equipment for use by people with
> disabilities. What would be better is chatting to Sally, Natalie or
> anyone in ILC Tech. at the Independent Living Centre, just off Charles
> Gairdner Hospital. 9381 0600 is their number.
>
> We've done work with them in the past, and the Tech people are very,
> very well versed in the latest trends and technologies. They have a vast
> showroom with gadgets you can test and try out, and will be able to
> inform your friend of any grants they might be eligible for.
>
> Let them know that you were referred by Matt Lambie, and that it was
> through a Linux mailing list :)
> --
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matthew Lambie
> Technical Director
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