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“I am using the computer so much that I have it with me everywhere I go! The digital recorder is working great and I am pretty good with it already and have been using it in every lecture. I am truly grateful for this equipment and it has enabled me to focus on my studies and not worry or be anxious in anyway regarding my school work.”





“I called Dell as you suggested.  What a wonderful service!  They were excellent and knew exactly what happened to me!  I had to reformat my h/d, but was able to do so very easily because of the cd's that came with my laptop! Plus the Dell guy told me that I have this 'gold coverage' for tech support until 2009!!!!!  Wa-hooooooooo!   Thank you and AT-BC for providing that coverage to me!  Ok, enough gushing.”



“As I cannot keep up with the instructor when taking notes, I record his lectures and put a ?? beside the incomplete [handwritten] notes.  Later on, I’ll fast forward to the section on the recorder and fill in his notes…now I have a complete set of notes which is really helpful to my studies.”



“I am really benefiting from the equipment you have helped me with. I am able to work at school using the computer and don't feel limited by location. I can have my text books with me at all times so I can refer to them in class and when on campus. I especially enjoy being able to read in bed or my comfy chair. I feel more relaxed and am able to study for longer periods. I have for the first time completed all my assignments ahead of time leaving more time to study. It is largely due to your help. I also appreciate the great training and set up of Dragon. I will be ahead of the game for next semester now… Your help has made my school experience so much more valuable.”


Success Story

Small in Stature With Quiet Voice, but Big on Determination


Enrolled in a one-year intensive computer program, David is further increasing his knowledge and level of expertise. He is dealing with daily challenges most of us cannot imagine. David is living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy; he has only minimal movement in one hand, enough to move a mouse on a small platform attached to his wheelchair. The mouse points to an on screen keyboard, which fortunately works seamlessly with the curriculum software required in the program.

In order to provide the optimum technology solution with an integrated approach for David, ATBC collaborated with GF Strong to identify solutions for positioning a laptop computer, accessing the curriculum requirements, and amplifying David’s soft voice for classroom communication. David impressed everyone with his practical and common sense approach to completing his required assignments and projects.

When David sits in his wheelchair, his face is about level with the top of a standard height desk or table. A laptop computer open on the table is at the height for him to see the display without having to turn his head or crane his neck. David has good reasons for not wanting mounting hardware for the laptop. First. he has a personal attendant who can move the laptop for him. Second, the hardware would have to be removed when he is using Handy dart or city busses. And finally, it makes the computer more obvious and a target for theft. (As noted earlier, David is very practical).

David’s voice is so quiet that his classmates and instructors have difficulty hearing when he speaks in class. Upon GF Strong’s recommendation, ATBC provided a ‘Chatterbox’ personal amplifier and a ‘Collar Mic’ microphone, which technicians at GF strong Rehab Centre mounted on his wheelchair. Soft Type 4.5, an on-screen keyboard software, was configured on a Dell laptop computer along with MS Office and Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice input software. David tested Dragon at GF Strong, and with coaching and training provided by ATBC, this seemed a perfect solution for writing text. Ever practical, David noted he had a mouse that worked well for him and he would use that one with his new equipment!

David, small in stature with a quiet voice, is big on determination and with appropriate Technology Supports in place, he will complete his studies, of that he is sure.