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For many years my parents lifted me to and from my wheelchair. They could do this because I wasn't heavy. But when I got older lifting me became risky to their health. So we got a portable hoist. It took me a long time to get in and out of my wheelchair. I decided I would lose weight so my parents could carry me again. But this was dangerous to my health as I wasn't eating enough food. We then decided to buy an electronic ceiling hoist. It is easy to use and my parents don't have to worry about hurting themselves.
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Posted by: Carl Thompson, on 02/03/12
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I enjoy a game called Words with Friends. You play it on the internet. It is the same as the board game Scrabble. You must make words out of available letters. You can play the game on iPads, iPhones and Facebook. I become very competitive when playing Words with Friends. I don't like losing. I play against a person who I have never met. When I win I feel great. But when I lose I sulk and study where I went wrong.
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Posted by: Gary Barling, on 11/04/12
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I said I did not need a smartphone. I was happy with my old mobile phone. I also had mobile internet for my notebook computer. But then I discovered I could replace two things with one smartphone. And it would not be more expensive. My new iPhone 4 does a lot more than my old devices for the same price. It makes life easier. There are thousands of applications available for the iPhone. But I am still looking for more applications for people with a disability.
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Posted by: Maureen Corrigan, on 02/08/11
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Your old television might soon not work anymore. Those with old televisions might need to add a set-top box. The new digital format is an improvement. It offers better quality pictures and sound. There are also new channels to watch. But digital television also presents barriers to some people with a disability. Digital television uses on-screen menus and electronic program guides. The menus rely on people having sight. A trial scheme has tested talking set-top boxes to solve the program. The talking set-top boxes can read out information on the screen.
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Posted by: Graeme Turner, on 28/09/11
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A team of independent developers is making a video game without graphics. People with a vision impairment will be able to enjoy the game. It will rely on people using their hearing and imagination. The developers want to give players a new experience. Early feedback has been very positive. Gamers like 19-year-old James are looking forward to playing. The team uses two microphones at once to record sounds. The technique allows them to create sound with the perception of space and depth. People can then navigate the 3D world using just their hearing.
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Posted by: Carl Thompson, on 03/11/11
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Posted by: Graham Clements, on 30/03/12
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