Jobs for Quadriplegics – Motivational SpeakerAugust 7, 2018 - 11:40 pmWe’ve been taking time to feature various job opportunities for quadriplegics. This month, we will focus on motivational speaking. Many motivational speakers have a back story they refer to when addressing a crowd. Persons with quadriplegia definitely have a story to tell, which is why motivational speaking is one of the more popular jobs for […]
Robert Oxford, a quadriplegic, finds independence through his autonoME environmental control unit (ECU). The autonoME allows Robert to manage and completely control his bed, lights, front door and even his satellite television box. He can also surf the Internet, send e-mail and play computer games. Robert’s wife Carol finds the autonoME offers her benefits as well. For instance, if Carol is working on a project and Robert wants to watch television, he can direct his wheelchair to the living room, turn on the television, adjust the volume and change the channels without needing her assistance. The autonoME ECU promotes independence for the user while helping ease stress on caregivers.
ASI’s response to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
