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Monday, June 16, 2008

Super amazing Lewis!

Well, what an exciting afternoon we have had! We were invited into Lewis' school this afternoon to watch Lew trialling a fantastic new computer! This computer is amazing! And Lewis is amazing too! The computer takes a picture of Lewis' eye and once it has that, it uses Lewis' eye movements to control what happens on the screen. Its hard to explain how amazing this is! Just imagine you cant move, you cant speak, you cant do anything but you understand everything. That is how Lewis is. And today, with this computer, he was able to do so much!!! He will have to learn how to use the computer effectively, but the school are already really pleased with how far he has come on in the past 3 weeks of the trial. So they have ordered the computer for Lewis to use at school on a regular basis! In time, Lewis will be able to use the computer as a communication aid. For now, he will be able to use it to make choices, to play educational games, and to learn. As he learns, he will be able to use the computer to speak! My job now is to take lots and lots of photographs around the house and outside, and of people who are important in Lewis' life, and of course photographs of our cats!!! These can be loaded onto the computer for Lewis to use. To fully appreciate the amazing opportunities available from this system, we would ideally like to be able to purchase the system for Lewis to use at home. The approximate cost of the system is £12,000. Its alot of money, but it is worth it - it will give Lewis a voice and the ability to learn and communicate and to enjoy by doing things himself! This computer will be like a key for Lewis - a key that is opening a door to a much more rewarding and fulfilling life! So we will be doing lots of fundraising to get together the money to buy Lewis this system for home. So please, if you can, come along to one of The Lewis Jeynes Fund events to help us reach our target! Here is more information about the system - http://www.smartboxat.com/mytobii.html

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Way to go Lew,

You truly are such an amazing little man and we love you so so much!!!!

EVERYONE purchase lots of tickets and go to these wonderful events, give Lew the gift of communication that is so despertate to get voiced!!!!!

WE LOVE YOU LEW

Auntie Caz and DEC XXXX

Anonymous said...

WOW, thats pretty amazing, ace stuff!

Anonymous said...

Hey that's brilliant! I can tell how pleased and excited you are! Way to go Lewis!!!

Lots of love xxxxx

Anonymous said...

Wow - this sounds AMAZING and will obviously be essential to have in the home as well as school. It would be cruel to deny him the opportunity to communicate at home when he so clearly is capable of it.

Forgive me for my views, but i think its is disgraceful that the NHS wouldn't provide Lew with this facility rather than you having to rely on his charity. this is SOOOO IMPORTANT. I think the NHS have got their priorities totally wrong if they would not be prepared to fund this kind of equipment. Yet they will fund other less vital things - can anyone think of any?????

All our love to lew xx

The Pettifers said...

That is so wonderful. I feel so emotional about the idea that we will finally be able to properly communicate with Lewis and know what he is thinking! The possibilities for improving Lewis's quality of life with this equipment are immense! All your family on this side of the world can't wait to see you, and be able to talk to you properly Lew! xxx

Unknown said...

Brilliant machinery - how amazing it will be for Lewis to have some control of his environment. Sorry we can't attend any of the fund raising events - we just live too far away, but we do think of you all.

Anonymous said...

Such great news for you all! How exciting that there is technology out there that can provide Lewis with this type of support and the ability to communicate.

Love you ALL!
Yolanda & family

The Pettifers said...

Anna wants to have her hair shaved off to raise money for Lew.

We are discussing it...

It's a very sweet and noble thought, but her hair is so gorgeous!

George suggested that she shave her legs instead lol. I suggested that Andrew shave his head.

Watch this space! xxx

Anonymous said...

I came across a charity a few weeks ago who provide (often expensive) equipment, I can't for the life of me remember the name but I'm sure I wrote it down somewhere, I'll have a look around as it would be amazing for Lew to be able to have one of his very own at home :)

Anonymous said...

Powerful testimonials which may help Lewis, go to: http://www.
autismsleeps.blogspot.com
To Order a magnetic sleep system:
www.nikkenwellbeing.co.uk/info/
RidleyCatherine

Take a look at other videos of Lewis at YouTube

The Lewis Jeynes Fund

The Lewis Jeynes Fund was established to provide care and support to Lewis Jeynes and the success of the Fund has meant that we have also been able to purchase specialist equipment for other children with undiagnosed neurologically degenerative conditions in Doncaster and the UK.

Lewis and his friends around the UK all suffer from acute and undiagnosed life limiting or terminal conditions and very often specialist equipment is difficult to afford due to the changed circumstances at home. This is where the Fund can provide vital assistance to those in need. All of the proceeds of the Fund go straight towards helping Lewis, and other children and families like him and us.

Contributions should be sent to The Lewis Jeynes Fund, 15 Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, DN4 5FL or by BACS to Nat West Bank, “The Lewis Jeynes Fund” Account No. 35662565 Sort Code 60 06 39. You can also go into your local Nat West Bank and pay into the Fund over the counter.

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i love you much (most beautiful darling) by e.e.cummings

i love you much (most beautiful darling), more than anyone on the earth and i like you better than everything in the sky -sunlight and singing welcome your coming although winter may be everywhere with such a silence and such a darkness, no one can quite begin to guess (except my life) the true time of year - and if what calls itself a world should have the luck to hear such singing (or glimpse such sunlight as will leap higher than high through gayer than gayest someone's heart at your each nearness) everyone certainly would (my most beautiful darling) believe in nothing but love

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Lewis' cousin Millie
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Lewis and his cousin Evie
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Lew and his cousin Anna
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Ward 31 - playing with my lovely balloons!