Jill Rivers
Speech/Language and Assistive Technology Specialist
| Question: My 10 year old would dearly love to have a remote control for the television that she could use. She has cerebral palsy, and her fine motor coordination is effected. She uses the computer with a regular keyboard. We turned off the key repeat and she uses the accessibility option, “Sticky Keys” so that she can perform two key commands and make capital letters using one finger. However, she is a mess with the TV Remote, the buttons are just too close together. Do you know of any “adapted” TV remotes? Thanks, from a family in San Ramon. |
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Answer: Yes, there are several options for remote (infrared) TV control. Read the descriptions carefully, some work with satellite and cable setups, or DVD’s. These devices can be useful too, for Grandmas and other elder folks who find the regular cable or satellite TV remotes too confusing or the buttons too small. Two options from Enabling Devices 1-(800) 832-8697
#5151 — Joystick TV/Cable/Satellite Remote Control — $74.95 #5152 — Joystick DVD Remote Control — $79.95 The DVD joystick controls four functions: Play, rewind, fast forward and stop.
This voice-activated remote control uses the sound of your voice to control the TV, VCR, DVD, Cable, Satellite, and AUX. The remote control recognizes up to 50 commands and is so automated it can perform even complex multi-step operations from a single spoken command. Includes a recharger cradle for total hands free operation. Requires 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries (Not included) #5180 — Voice Activated Remote Control — $74.95 Two options from: YOUCAN TOOCAN, Inc. 1-888-663-9396
From AbleNet, Inc. 1-800-322-0956 www.ablenetinc.com From TASH, Inc. 1-800-563-5685 www.tashinc.com |

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