Background
From Research
JP L.
Age
47Gender
MaleResidence
Owns CondoHousehold
Lives with OthersNeeds Supported
Motor/DexteritySpeech/Communication
Diagnosis
Quadriplegia Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Abilities & Challenges
No Difficulty
Vision, Hearing, Cognition, Sensation, Activity Tolerance
Vision, Hearing, Cognition, Sensation, Activity Tolerance
Speech/Communication
Decreased speech intelligibility due to dysarthria.
Decreased speech intelligibility due to dysarthria.
Motor/Dexterity
- Uses a baclofen pump, but higher doses worsen muscle stiffness.
- Fingers stiffen and straighten more than usual when using a smartphone.
Tech Experience
Comfort Level with Tech
Very UncomfortableUncomfortableComfortableVery Comfortable
Mobile Device
Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2 years, touch and joystick control)
Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2 years, touch and joystick control)
Assistive Tech
Talk Tablet Pro 4.1.0.245, Power Wheelchair (Quantum Edge 3.0)
Talk Tablet Pro 4.1.0.245, Power Wheelchair (Quantum Edge 3.0)
Baseline Smart Home Device(s)
Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Assus Computer, Smart Thermostat, Robotic Vacuum, Home Security Tech, Streaming Device, Smart TV, Smart Watch
Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Assus Computer, Smart Thermostat, Robotic Vacuum, Home Security Tech, Streaming Device, Smart TV, Smart Watch
Smart Home System & Controls
Chosen Smart Home Platform(s)
Samsung SmartThings
Control Devices
SmartphoneSmart Watch
Control Method(s)
Touch (hands/fingers)