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  • Spreading Joy with ChatCrackers

    Spreading Joy with ChatCrackers

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    Kristin Whitfield
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    A Creative Collaboration for the Holidays If you happened to see Control Bionics’ holiday card, you saw the wonderful artwork created by Moira. Here’s the card in case you missed it!  The development of our holiday card this year was a joint effort between Moira’s team and Control Bionics. It demonstrates the powerful effect of creativity…

  • What to Expect during Your Trial Period

    What to Expect during Your Trial Period

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    Kristin Whitfield
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    You may have thought that once the AAC evaluation was done, the next step was to complete the paperwork required by insurance to request purchase of the device. Instead, you have just been told there needs to be a trial period. What is a trial period? At its core, it is exactly what it sounds like: a period…

  • New HCPCS Code Approved for NeuroNode in the USA

    New HCPCS Code Approved for NeuroNode in the USA

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    Todd Tyler
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    We are thrilled to announce that NeuroNode®, our groundbreaking access solution, has been recognized with its own unique billing identifier code in the USA. This decision reflects the NeuroNode’s importance and versatility in the assistive technology field. This was finalized by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with a new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding…

  • The ALS Association awards a prestigious Assistive Technology Grant to Control Bionics

    The ALS Association awards a prestigious Assistive Technology Grant to Control Bionics

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    Todd Tyler
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    Control Bionics is thrilled to announce it has been awarded one of the prestigious ALS Association 2023 Assistive Technology Grants. The ALS Association is the leading ALS organization in the world and is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. The grant enables Control Bionics to amplify…

  • Community Resource: Medical Page for Grid3

    Community Resource: Medical Page for Grid3

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    Graham Ferrell
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    Alex Knight, avid concert-goer and 29 year old Floridian living with Cerebral Palsy, gives us her honest review of making a grid set. See what she has to say and download her grid set!

  • Introducing Control Bionics Champion, Max Bailey

    Introducing Control Bionics Champion, Max Bailey

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    Graham Ferrell
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    Introducing Max Bailey-Jensen! Max’s unwavering determination and use of assistive technologies have allowed him to defy his disability and strive towards Olympic participation. His remarkable journey serves as an inspiration, showcasing the power of resilience and encouraging individuals worldwide to embrace their dreams. Max’s story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and he…

  • Myth V Fact Series #1

    Myth V Fact Series #1

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    Graham Ferrell
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    There are always myths that surround products in the technology world. Especially technology like the Neuro Node often finds itself surrounded by myths and misconceptions. In this blog series we will go through some of the myths we have heard about the Neuro Node and display facts of our products. Myth 1: The Neuro Node…

  • International Impact:  A Message of Hope

    International Impact:  A Message of Hope

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    Graham Ferrell
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    Kiichi Otsuka, an ALS patient from Japan, lost his ability to speak due to a tracheotomy. However, his life took a positive turn when he discovered NeuroNode.

  • New Recorded Course: Eye Gaze 101

    New Recorded Course: Eye Gaze 101

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    Graham Ferrell
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    The Eye Gaze 101 course, hosted by Kristin Whitfield, is now available online for you to view at anytime! Designed to discuss the basics of eye gaze technology with clinicians, teachers, and family members.  Despite being an important means of access for many individuals with significant physical disabilities, some individuals are unsure of how to…

  • Grid Three Update: QWERTY Format Added to Scanning Interface

    Grid Three Update: QWERTY Format Added to Scanning Interface

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    Graham Ferrell
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    We’re thrilled to announce that the popular scanning interfaces for kids, young adults, and adults have received an update that will make communication even easier and more efficient. The “16 Location High Contrast Scanning Kids and Young Adults”, “16 Location Auditory Scanning Kids and Young Adults”, and “16 Location Auditory Scanning Adults” interfaces now feature…

  • The worldwide launch of DROVE World First Autonomous Wheelchair Module Launch

    The worldwide launch of DROVE World First Autonomous Wheelchair Module Launch

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    Graham Ferrell
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    The launch of DROVE, the world’s first autonomous driving wheelchair module created by Control Bionics, was an exciting event that garnered a lot of press and attention. The keynote speaker, Jeremy Steele, the CEO of Control Bionics, introduced Drove to the world and explained how it was created to give users the ability to independently…

  • Cosmos Connect: Testimonial from Leo’s Mom

    Cosmos Connect: Testimonial from Leo’s Mom

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    Beth Cullen
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    We talked to one of our clients about how they use the Cosmos Connect, and how it opened up new possibilities for her son to play and learn. Check out her testimonial:

“I no longer get tired, because I use the NeuroNode to select what I want instantly… NeuroNode Trilogy is by far the most thought-out assistive technology device I have ever used.”