TedTalk: The invention that unlocked a locked-in artist
I chose this TedTalk because I was absolutely fascinated with the previous TedTalk I watched on adaptive technology. I thought that I would keep the trend going and see if I could find some additional technology that was related to a different neurological disorder.
Description of Material:
A graffiti artist who was affected by ALS stumbled across a man who had an inspiration from Stephen Hawking, a PS3 camera, a few programmers, and a motivating wife- then his ability to draw came back to life after seven whole years. The TedTalk is a true testament to surrounding yourself with amazing, willing people, who can help you make your unrealistic vision into a reality.
How I furthered my learning:
The video gave a definite example of how ALS not only affected the occupational performance of a client but how the neurological deficit made them feel as if they were being held underwater. I am sure there will be times where I am faced with a client who feels like they have no hope, but just when I feel like my approach is impossible, maybe I just need to voice my crazy idea to someone at the dinner table, and it might come to life.
Reflection of learning/application in relation to course content:
Here I sit, shocked again. It seriously amazes me that an invention could be free, as well as listed in Times Magazine as a top 50 invention for a given year, but it still remains either inaccessible or unused by most who are affected by ALS. It truly makes me curious as to what causes this, and how advocating for the technology could change this. I also thought it was neat to see that TEMPT had lived for several years over the typical age range for someone who had been diagnosed with ALS.
Recommendation for others to watch material:
Highly, highly recommend! This video shows the perfect combination of innovation and client-centeredness, which could totally alter the approaches used in enhancing occupational performance among clients.
The invention that unlocked a locked-in artist
Ebeling, M. (2011, March). Mick Ebeling: The invention that unlocked a locked-in artist. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/mick_ebeling_the_invention_that_unlocked_a_locked_in_artist
Link:
https://www.ted.com/talks/mick_ebeling_the_invention_that_unlocked_a_locked_in_artist
Description of Material:
A graffiti artist who was affected by ALS stumbled across a man who had an inspiration from Stephen Hawking, a PS3 camera, a few programmers, and a motivating wife- then his ability to draw came back to life after seven whole years. The TedTalk is a true testament to surrounding yourself with amazing, willing people, who can help you make your unrealistic vision into a reality.
How I furthered my learning:
The video gave a definite example of how ALS not only affected the occupational performance of a client but how the neurological deficit made them feel as if they were being held underwater. I am sure there will be times where I am faced with a client who feels like they have no hope, but just when I feel like my approach is impossible, maybe I just need to voice my crazy idea to someone at the dinner table, and it might come to life.
Reflection of learning/application in relation to course content:
Here I sit, shocked again. It seriously amazes me that an invention could be free, as well as listed in Times Magazine as a top 50 invention for a given year, but it still remains either inaccessible or unused by most who are affected by ALS. It truly makes me curious as to what causes this, and how advocating for the technology could change this. I also thought it was neat to see that TEMPT had lived for several years over the typical age range for someone who had been diagnosed with ALS.
Recommendation for others to watch material:
Highly, highly recommend! This video shows the perfect combination of innovation and client-centeredness, which could totally alter the approaches used in enhancing occupational performance among clients.
The invention that unlocked a locked-in artist
Ebeling, M. (2011, March). Mick Ebeling: The invention that unlocked a locked-in artist. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/mick_ebeling_the_invention_that_unlocked_a_locked_in_artist
Link:
https://www.ted.com/talks/mick_ebeling_the_invention_that_unlocked_a_locked_in_artist
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