FORT MITCHELL, Ky. — Shelley Lane is a girl who talks to folks by a communication machine hooked as much as her wheelchair.

“There’s a dot on my glasses that controls (it),” Lane mentioned.

It’s how she’s been having conversations with folks for years.

“I was five when I got my first communication device,” she mentioned.

This kind of assistive expertise and others is the sort that Easterseals Redwood in northern Kentucky is attempting to place within the fingers of extra within the area. It’s designed for individuals who may have just a few additional assist in their day-to-day lives. They need others to find out about their Assistive Technology Resource Center.

Assistive Technology Innovation Coordinator Betsy Eiserman mentioned the middle has all types of kit to assist with mobility and different every day duties, together with a robotic feeder.

“The robotic feeder has two switches. One which will allow you to pick which cup that you would like to have food from and one that scoops it, swipes the bottom of the spoon so it doesn’t drip on you,” Eiserman mentioned.

It’s there for these at Easterseals Redwood to make use of however additionally they work to place assistive expertise into the fingers of group members. For Eiserman, it’s enormous to see these of all skills given the chance to succeed.

“It’s a little awe-inspiring to have them be able to bridge that gap between what doesn’t seem possible but what is possible and what they can do independently,” Eiserman mentioned.

Lane mentioned she’s grateful to have one thing serving to her day-after-day, as a result of she doesn’t know the place she’d be with out it.

“This communication device has changed my life for the better because I’m able to give speeches and talk to friends,” she mentioned.

More data on Easterseals Redwood ATRC may be discovered by contacting Eiserman at beiserman@eastersealsredwood.org or calling 859-331-0880 ext 221.