PEAC in the news
- CEPro, October 18, 2011 - Home Automation Brings Dignity, Independence to Residents with ALS (full text here)
- Boston Globe, August 14, 2011. - Fighting ALS, one gadget at a time New center allows greater independence. (full text here)
- Leading Age, July, 15 2011- How Technology Gives Freedom to Nursing Home Residents with Disabilities Technology is helping individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS) find new freedom at the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL) in Chelsea, MA. In addition to serving older people, the skilled nursing home allows younger individuals with severe disabilities to remain as independent as possible through access to assistive equipment, ventilator support and personalized mobile command centers. (full text)
- Home Toys April/May 2010 issue. - Healthcare Automation
- Steven Key's InventRight, February 17, 2010 - Inventing for a Purpose
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Ron Bessems, an inventor who's created a remarkable product. I often state that inventors help improve people's lives with products. Although this is true, few products I've read about and few inventors I've met seem so dedicated to this goal. I commend him. (full text) - Santa Barbara Newspress, January 12, 2010 - In a blink of an Eye
Ron Bessems turns on a fan, then a lamp, as he sits still and doesn't lift a finger (full text)
PEAC Videos
PEAC, what is it?
PEAC Automation Solution Gives Independence to the Disabled from Steve Saling on Vimeo.
Leonard Florence Center
A great video of Steve Saling doing a first test run of the facility in Chelsea, MA.
Eye Blink Demonstration for the newspress
Some quotes
- "it was unbelievable to call the elevator from my computer. I know it's been the plan for a long time but actually doing it was a huge thrill."
- "I want to thank you again for your dedication to this project. It is clear that you are always striving to improve it. It is precisely because you are a small, but proven, operation that I knew you were the right man for the job."
- "I cannot begin to tell you how awesome it to have the freedom Peac provides. Every time I show it off, jaws drop. The most exciting thing will be sharing the technology with my housemates starting next week. You made this possible."
- "Your PEAC technology is very exciting, and gives people with ALS hope for a vastly improved future."
Speaking engagements
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