I found this site through a web search and I don't see any content rules, so please forgive me if I say or do anything wrong. I have an unusual name, an unusual situation, and an unusual need. I'll start by saying my name is Snoopi Botten and any search engine will get you tons of information about me, or you can go to www.dectalksings.com and find out about my work.
I have Cerebral Palsy, which is really nothing more than a brain injury from birth. As a result, I'm in a wheelchair and my speech is hard to understand. So I communicate using a communication device and using a desktop computer I work out of my home the best I can. I type slow, so in order to get things done I can't go out much. I can't use a palm pilot because the buttons are too small, and a laptop is not durable enough, plus I don't have enough control in my hands to control a regular mouse. So, since the early 90's I just had to live with the fact that if I wanted to keep working, I just had to deal with staying home a lot to get stuff done.
Well, about 3 weeks ago, a company put a new device on the market called the Eco-14, that will end my having to stay home so much. It's a communication device with a full laptop that runs Windows XP. So not only is it a full laptop with all the bells and whistles, but it has a keyboard I can finally use. So I'll finally be able to do everything on the go just like everyone else. Information on the Eco-14 can be found at www.prentrom.com
The only problem is the price is out of my range. The cost is around $7500.00 but I will have to pay $8000.00 by the time you include tax and everything. So it's very hard for me to remain sitting at my desktop computer when I now know I can finally get a device that has the first laptop that I can use out in public.
I don't have the option of having Medicaid get this device for me, and my finances will make it hard for me to save up for one. I've never had a credit card, so getting a loan is out of the question. So I'm looking on the internet for any help I can find.
If anyone has any questions or can help in any way, please write Dectalk@aol.com
