Fiber Optic Fun

It's been a little bit since I've posted but you know how the days have a way of slipping away on a person. Here's a few things that I have been doing.

Monday I went with Theresa to the Hilton to visit with Mary (my OT) and representatives from Invacare. We got together to discuss what different options are on the market for me to control my new chair. They had a fiber optic system for me to try and it went pretty well. The fiber optic controls are two very small sensors that require the operator to cover the beam of light emitted by the sensors. The movement of the chair depends on what sensors are covered by the user. I was able to drive pretty well with the fiber optics and they are a good possibility for me. We have another style of controller to possibly try before any final decisions are made. It really amazes me at how far wheelchair technology has developed over the years.

We had planned on spending two days in Helena this week but we had to spend Wednesday afternoon at the dealership getting the van worked on. Next week we will be staying in Helena from Tuesday-Friday to do some testifying at the state legislature, attending meetings and going to some social functions. I'll return with another update after I get back next week.

I thought I'd share another pug pic. This one is of Ugga sitting on the top of my mattress awaiting a dropped bit of food. She will sometimes even rest her chin on my forehead :-) Our Pugs are quite the entertaining bunch and they are always up to something.

Take care until next week!

Mark