A new technology of communication with people with major neuro-locomotor disabilities

The paper presents a research project in communication systems for people with neuro-muscular disabilities. It deals with the design and implementation of an electronic system for the communication with people with major neuro-muscular disabilities. While considerable efforts have been made worldwide to find solutions for developing complex communication systems for people with severe disabilities, this project is focused on the development of a system made up of two units-one for the patient and one for the caretaker-, which enables good radio communication between the patient(s) and the attendant(s). The system can be used in medical care, both in treatment units and homes. It offers an answer to some of todaypsilas challenges in medical care, as it provides autonomy for this kind of patients and makes communication with them possible. In Romania, neither medical institutions nor the majority of people with major disabilities have the resources to purchase expensive communication equipment. Addressing this need, the project aims at designing an efficient low-cost communication system.