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Communicating with Handicapped Loved Ones?

Posted by Cliff on from the making-the-complex-ultra-simple dept.

Trx asks: "Many of us regularly exchange digital images from our loved ones, but the disabled are often left on the dark side of this digital divide. My dad is quadriplegic, and I've been looking into ways I might outfit his room with an automated download of images to his television. Have any Slashdot users attempt something of this sort? He lives in an assisted living facility, with personal telephone/cable lines. He has special response buttons for control of television channels and phone. Due to high staff-turnover, training-in staff to help him download emails or images hasn't worked out. I am stationed overseas, and can only get back once every 6 months if I'm lucky, so low-maintenance is key. WebTV would be an option if it didn't require mouse or keyboard. We've also considered investing in a laptop DVD player, and mailing disks. Any suggestions?"

2 of 43 comments (clear)

  1. Helper monkey? by TeleoMan · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    It might lie there struggling to breathe but it should still be able to get off its ass and left-click unread messages.

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    $6.21 is the number of the beast before sales tax. Meh.
  2. The easy way by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    There's a wonderful piece of Open Source Software to eliminate all your worries about your father:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanide