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I know these methods are slow, but if they're all you have they're better than nothing. Even if you don't think you will need something like these it's good to have them as backups.
Copy these, edit them if you want, print and laminate them. Morse CodeThe PALS can "send" Morse code with eye blinks or some other method.
International Morse with codes for Spanish,
German, etc. Alphabet Charts
This has the English alphabet arranged in rows and columns. The PALS
spells by selecting letters by row and column. The helper reads row
numbers until the PALS blinks or makes a noise to select a row. The
helper then reads column numbers until the PALS blinks or makes a noise
to select a letter in that row. After some use the helper won't need to
look at the chart much but can watch the PALS. Excel 5.0c (15K)
This chart is used the same way but the letters are arranged in order of
frequency. Excel 5.0c
(15K) Prompt Sheets
These prompt sheets have a list of common needs. The helper names each
color group in order (red, blue, green, etc.) and the PALS makes a sound
or blinks to select a group. The helper then goes through the items in
that group number by number until the PALS makes a sound or blinks to
select an item. There are blank spaces for you to add your own items. This sheet is the example. If you don't have a
color printer to print it on, here is a black and
white version that you can color yourself with pens or pencils. Here
is a Word 6.0 version (14K).
and an RTF version (2K).
Again, feel free to modify these for your own needs. Emergency Information SheetsHere is an emergency information template. Fill in the blanks with your information. Delete anything which doesn't apply to you. I left some of my information in as an example which you will need to modify. It has basic information that paramedics need if they come to the house and answers to the questions doctors ask if you have to go to the emergency room. I kept one copy taped on the wall above my bed and one copy on the wall near my computer. I kept three copies in my backpack on my wheelchair. Download and edit the Word 6.0 version (28K) or the RTF version (7K). |