September 25, 2006 was the reopening night of the New Orleans Superdome after Hurricane Katrina had devastated the area. Former NFL player Steve Gleason will always be remembered for this night, one of the most dramatic moments in New Orleans Saints’ history, when he blocked a punt against the Atlanta Falcons, which was recovered in […]
Posts with the ALS tag
DJ uses Eye Gaze Technology to DJ New Year’s Eve party
David Anderson from Minneapolis, MN was diagnosed with ALS in April 2010. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a disease that effects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. These are the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. Some of the symptoms include: difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, […]
Maintaining clear communication with ALS patients
Being able to communicate clearly helps to define us as individuals; it gives us our personality, expresses our thoughts and creates relationships with friends and family. However, ALS often robs an individual of this distinctly human capability. Lacking the ability to speak is often the ultimate form of isolation for a person living with ALS, […]