By Brandon Bubba Patrick Williamson, PRC-Saltillo Blogger
Hi, my name is Brandon Williamson. I use an integrated Accent 1000. When the world shut down from COVID-19, I had to start doing my therapies online. I use Zoom for all of my virtual sessions. Instead of using a separate computer, I downloaded Zoom on my Accent 1000 just like you would do on a laptop. To get to my vocabulary, I open it up from NuVoice. I use NuVoice with Words for Life to communicate while on Zoom. I like to share my screen on Zoom to show what I am doing on my device and when I am typing a message to other people. This helps them easily see my screen on the computer. My speech therapist likes to see my screen during therapy.
I can open Zoom meetings to meet a therapist using the meeting URL and login information. I like to talk with them just like we do during in-person therapies. I add my therapy meetings and other appointments into my Google Calendar on my device. I also set reminders for my appointments so I don't forget them. I love having everything on my device.
During the week, I attend a program called All R Friends. It's a program for adults with special needs. We used to meet in person. When COVID-19 started, I was able to use Zoom on my device to continue attending my program virtually. I like to play games with them and I like to hang out and talk to people in the program online. I can do this all on my device. The other day I saw everyone in person. I was excited to be out of my home all day.
I also use Zoom on my device to make video calls with family and friends. This helps me stay connected with others during COVID-19 shutdowns and social distancing. When I share my screen, they can see when I am typing a message to ask and answer questions during a conversation. I like when they can see me typing. They give me time to finish my message.
In the future, I need a job. I don't know what I will do yet. Using technology gives me a good job skill. I also like doing new things, like using Zoom. I am happy that I have been able to see other people using my device during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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