Franco, age 16, motor disability: improving independence in mobility and communication

  • Authors: Dibenedetto M
  • Title in English: Franco, age 16, motor disability: improving independence in mobility and communication
  • Original Title: Franco, 16 anni, disabilità motoria: autonomia nella mobilità e nella comunicazione
  • Publishing details: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
  • Publication year: 2005
  • Insert date: 14/02/2005
  • Latest update: 14/02/2005
  • Source database: Siva (IT)

Description

Francesco is 16 years old and he is affected by Cerebral Palsy with severe vision problems, that had a great influence on his cognitive growth. He is a very lively and sociable boy. He has reached a moderate autonomy in walking. He attends a high school (first year) and a social and educational center. The project's purpose is to provide greater autonomy to Francesco. After a detailed analysis of assistive aids available a wise choice was made, taking into account the economic aspect.

Subject (according to the ISO classification of assistive products)

  • Bath seats (ISO 09.33.05)
  • Bimanual wheel-propelled wheelchairs (ISO 12.22.03)
  • Text and multimedia processing software (ISO 22.13.39)
  • Special output software (ISO 22.39.12)
  • Keyboards (ISO 24.13.18)

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