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Originally Posted by Rizla
Can the person read a paperback? If not, then I doubt they'll be able to read an e-reader. One possibility might be set up some kind of framework to support the reader so they need not hold it. Maybe something like this: http://www.table-mate.com/html/index.php
Alternatively the Kindle Keyboard does text to speech. There is also the possibility of audio-books. |
Thanks for the reply Rizla,
That's a good point. I *think* she would need assistance getting the book, putting it in place and possibly turning pages. That's why I wondered about a stand and touchscreen - I imagined it might minimalise the dexterity normally involved in reading. However I've not spent enough time around this lady yet to answer all the fine points - some to'ing and fro'ing will be required. That's good though, that's what I need, that's why I came here.
Thanks for the stand suggestion. I think that would be ideal if she were spending some quality time out of bed but, from what I can gather, she spends the vast majority of her time in bed. Apparently the accommodation she's in doesn't allow attachments to be fixed to walls(which is an insult as it's a care home apparently for people with special needs).
So I was hoping for a floor stand that would hang over the bed. Here's the best of what I've bookmarked so far:
http://www.standforstuff.com/
http://www.laptopdesk.net/tower-ipad-mount.html
http://www.laptopdesk.net/mantis-ipad-stand.html
Some other options that could be used in conjunction with a bedside table:
http://www.handeholder.com/m5/10006-...ing-clamp.html
http://www.handeholder.com/m5/10005-...lamp-2-5.html]
The only problem with all these is lack of control for a bed-bound person - once it's positioned over the bed, it's there till the carer comes round. I'll ask her about audio books - who knows, maybe she's never thought of it!
Thanks,
David.