What I Learned About MND, Voice Banking, and Why Assistive Tech Is Personal
The article discusses the author's insights gained from a training session on motor neurone disease (MND) while volunteering with AbilityNet. It highlights the importance of voice banking as a way to preserve personal identity for those affected by MND. The author emphasizes the need for better access to assistive technology and support for individuals living with this condition.
- ▪MND affects motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle control loss and is usually life-shortening.
- ▪Voice banking allows individuals to record their voice for use with speech-generating devices, helping to preserve their identity.
- ▪Only about 12% of people diagnosed with MND in the UK utilize voice banking due to challenges in the process.
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