Use of phone assisted by computer and modem

– allows people with extensive disabilities to use a telephone independently

Helena has the phone headset in her ears.

Helena with her wireless phone and headset.

A cordless phone with headset is connected by modem to the computer. The modem dials phone numbers and has functions corresponding with lifting or hanging up the receiver. The computer has software that controls the modem.

Users comments
Helena’s husband thought of this solution for her workplace which has an analog phone via a switchboard. IP telephony does not work there. The computer is only used to control the modem. Software that controls the modem is not available for purchase.

Made by
Helena’s husband

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
Helena’s husband’s

Close-up of Helena's head, phone headset in her ears.

Helena with telephone headset

Computer screen with a number panel in the bottom corner.

Software to control phone

Modem and phone base station.

Modem connected to telephone base station and computer

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Author: Helena

Helena bor tillsammans med sin make och två tonårsbarn i en villa. Hon arbetar 75%. Sedan födsel har hon en sjukdom (spinal muskelatrofi) motsvarande en hög ryggmärgsskada. Hon har personlig assistans dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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