Discover the Power and Flexibility of the iPhone for Those With ALS

Tom’s childhood friend, Steve, was diagnosed with ALS in 2021. Steve’s disease progressed and using his phone became more and more difficult. Tom could see how this was making him feel isolated. Together they found solutions that would work for Steve. After his passing, Tom got curious about what else might be possible for people like his friend. He discovered additional iPhone solutions that could be adopted as symptoms dictated. In the process, Tom uncovered functionality that most people don’t know about.

At this Speaker Series, Tom will demonstrate:

• Voice Control – navigating your iPhone using solely your voice
• Mouse Control – navigating your iPhone using a standard bluetooth mouse
• Face Control – using head movement to move the cursor, and facial gestures, sounds or switches to ‘select.’

Tom will share what he’s learned so that others can extend the use of their iPhone, delaying or even avoiding the need for eye gaze. Steve’s Way is a kit that contains all the tools that someone with ALS would need for iPhone access regardless of how their ALS symptoms unfold. 

Steve’s Way Kits will be made available for our CCALS families that are interested in implementing Tom’s iPhone solutions.

Sign up to learn about this important communication advancement for those living with ALS.