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Jun 23, 2019 10:53:18   #
NatureRocks
 
I too applaud your efforts. I am a neuropsychologist. In the past, I was involved in a group of people who suffered from dementia. The use of simple cameras allowed participants to 'remember' past events that otherwise they would lose. It did not make all things wonderful, but it did allow some to approximate a coherency of experience that otherwise would have been lost.

As to how to adapt an extension/attachment to the chair's most stable structural elements, I would approach a medical supplies store or equivalent at a hospital; such people often have experience in adapting available equipment to less frequent needs. Intuitively, it would seem that you could make some type of clamped-on gizmo that then would allow for one of the 'wrap-on' mini-pods or even the actual tripod head; you'd only need to adapt proper metal extension with needed threads; a simple tap & die set would allow that adaptation. But, again, I would consult with folks who have been doing these things; they usually are caring and creative individuals.

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Jun 23, 2019 11:03:51   #
NatureRocks
 
An additional note: not sure what type of head injury is involved, but there is a remarkable book that one brain-injured individual wrote, which might be of help: The Ghost in My Brain, Clark Elliot. He was/is a PhD in artificial intelligence, who suffered a devastating injury in a car accident, which crippled him for 7 years. Then with help from a behavioral optometrist and neuropsychologist, through extensive rehab, he regained his capacities and now is running marathons and mostly has returned to full functioning. Not a simple path nor one the most physicians would recognize, but then the cutting edge is always questioned until enough experience benefits.

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Jun 23, 2019 12:20:25   #
fbeaston Loc: Vermont
 
NatureRocks wrote:
An additional note: not sure what type of head injury is involved, but there is a remarkable book that one brain-injured individual wrote, which might be of help: The Ghost in My Brain, Clark Elliot. He was/is a PhD in artificial intelligence, who suffered a devastating injury in a car accident, which crippled him for 7 years. Then with help from a behavioral optometrist and neuropsychologist, through extensive rehab, he regained his capacities and now is running marathons and mostly has returned to full functioning. Not a simple path nor one the most physicians would recognize, but then the cutting edge is always questioned until enough experience benefits.
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Inspiring story ... & IMHO, this series of posts beginning with John_N's original post & throughout all the responses ... makes a strong statement about some of the folks on UHH. I applaud all of you for caring.

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Jun 23, 2019 13:55:41   #
Bobcat87
 
You might check with colleges/universities in your area (or online) which offer degrees in occupational therapy for referrals. OTs (and physical therapists, I believe) often do consultations for assistive technology. Perhaps a professional organization for occupational and/or physical therapists. There is probably an organization for specialists in assistive technology also.

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Jun 23, 2019 15:27:11   #
Bill P
 
Interesting. I have a GF with familial tremors. This is an inherited affliction that presents as early stage Parkinsons, but although the shaking grows with age, it never becomes totally debilitating. This is a thing that comes on later in life, in her case the late forties (age, not calendar years). Prior to the shakes becoming problematic, she was a hobby photographer, but had abandoned it because she couldn't hold a camera steady. I got her a Sony DSLR, when that was the only 5 axis option.

She can now do just fine.

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Jun 24, 2019 03:31:14   #
John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK
 
I would like to thank everyone for their input here, and personally for those that applaud mine (and my colleagues) efforts, but I'd like to think that the majority on these pages would do similar in the same situation.

My quick think solution was a bit Victorian by today's standards, but they had a way of working. Something heavy, like a scaffold pole with a worm gear and motor to lift and lower. Clip on guides to the wheelchair would be loose fitting and partially insulated by neoprene guides. A ball head on the top to a camera with large rear screen or tethered to a phone / tablet operated by a remote release. This solution would work (hopefully) because the weight would absorb the shakes.

And so on to your suggestions. A lightweight device such as a gorillapod (or similar) as the shakes WILL loosen these. Image stabilisation on my 60D and his current point and shoot can't cope, but technology moves on and with the help of high ISO's and shutter speeds we may get somewhere. Remote tripod will only work when accompanied and can be hard to use on our restrictive footways. But a monopole with tripod feet or solid base and a midpoint articulated joint might be worth persuing. The ABLEDATA links offer a no. of possibilities some of which are definitely worth further investigation. And finally the bike / motorcycle accessory clamp idea (which I had originally dismissed) may work with a steadycam device.

So I've plenty to go on and will let you know how things work out. I've copied all these replies into a word doc. and posted to my non hog colleagues so we are all shooting from the same hip!

Again, many thanks.

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Jun 24, 2019 12:39:12   #
carlbsc
 
I don't know about the weight, but I've heard of, and read of, units that can be attached to a camera that offer stabilization...….some type of gyro mechanization. It might be worth a call to B&H to see what they can offer. Perhaps some readers can better describe what I am referencing. Thanks for your helping those in need.

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Jun 24, 2019 13:34:40   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
John N wrote:
Whereby the subject, born normal, has acquired an injury to the brain through accident, mental deficiency, stroke etc.

Myself and a couple of colleagues from from Marlow C.C. (U.K.) have undertaken a project with a local charity to help some of these people who have expressed a willingness to 'learn' photography.

But I have a problem with one member that maybe some hogs can help out with. One participant has the shakes real bad - such that it manifests itself through the wheelchair. A tripod and remote release is the answer, but initial views are that he is unlikely to manage this. I'm looking for a wheelchair mounted device probably secured near the axles (shakes appear non existent here). I have a couple of expensive ideas but am asking for any practical ideas from hogs who may have experienced something similar.

thanks.
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From B&H
ALZO Wheelchair Camera Mount
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1237147-REG/alzo_1145_wheelchair_camera_mount.html

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Jun 26, 2019 19:41:26   #
Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York
 
John N wrote:
Whereby the subject, born normal, has acquired an injury to the brain through accident, mental deficiency, stroke etc.

Myself and a couple of colleagues from from Marlow C.C. (U.K.) have undertaken a project with a local charity to help some of these people who have expressed a willingness to 'learn' photography.

But I have a problem with one member that maybe some hogs can help out with. One participant has the shakes real bad - such that it manifests itself through the wheelchair. A tripod and remote release is the answer, but initial views are that he is unlikely to manage this. I'm looking for a wheelchair mounted device probably secured near the axles (shakes appear non existent here). I have a couple of expensive ideas but am asking for any practical ideas from hogs who may have experienced something similar.

thanks.
Whereby the subject, born normal, has acquired an ... (show quote)



We need to compare notes. First off, your efforts are not only commendable but remarkable. I would like to offer some insight.
Four years ago, my son passed away just before his 21st birthday. He was an Eagle Boy Scout even though he had several disabilities. He received his college diploma posthumously 1 class away from graduation. He was learning to play piano. He was learning to photograph and he wanted to fly an airplane. We established a 501[c][3] in his honor. It is The Brian Gewirtz Memorial Foundation. Our website is www.BGMFoundation.org. We have donated 17 canoes to Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp in Narrowsburg, New York. We have donated six pianos to various schools and places that help children with disabilities. We are working to create a photography trek for the disabled. We will be donating one camera to my son's high school photography club and working to create an aviation curriculum there as well.
I can be private messaged so we can discuss plans.

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