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Got it DJ. Good to see you back again.

Glad to hear you are doing well.
As much as I would like to drive, again. I do not really believe it is in the cards for me. Good luck, though.

DJ, how did it go for the students who tried to figure out new contraptions for us SCI folks?

Of late, I’ve really needed pull-down cabinets. At $500 apiece, it’s “not happening” for me. But if there were more demand, or if the government would pay for it, these could become affordable and would make life much better for sci folks. See photo.

DJ, I play piano. Well, i used to play piano. Yes, my hands still work just fine for the keyboard, but without the sustain pedal, which is operated by one’s foot, music just isn’t the same. In Germany, (those clever Germans!) they have developed a device to allow paraplegic pianists to operate the sustain pedal. See link.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081024103211.htm

And they are working to make even more improvements.

Here’s my feelings on innovations to help sci folks play music...
We need to be able to play music, if at all possible. Music is beautiful. Learning to play music gives a sense of accomplishment. Learning music can lead to having a money-earning profession. Being able to play music opens the door to becoming a composer. Playing music relieves boredom. Sci people who play music using adaptive equipment are not endangering anyone on the road.