New Move'n Mounter Website

The newest AAC (and other device) wheelchair mount in the field now has its own website. The site features product information, videos, user stories, pricing information, comparison charts, and more.

My two favorite things about the Move'n Mounter are that the user, even with minimum arm range of motion or strength, can easily move their device and the device can be rotated so you can do quick setting adjustments or programming without removing it from the user's wheelchair. My least favorite thing is that I have found it difficult to get device vendors and therapists to think outside the Deassy mount box. (I also like Deassy Mounts, but the Move'n Mount may be the better option for users who will be able to use it to move their devices when they can't move a Deassy mount.)

Hopefully Move'n Mounter is going to add some information on funding their mount via health insurance or medicaid.

Mounting Options

Updated August 1, 2009.

Here are most of the options out there for mounting AAC and other items.

• Assistive Technologies
• Auggie Arm by RJ Cooper
• Broadened Horizens
• CJT
• Daessy
• FRS
• Gus Mount
• Lap Traveler
• Monty Mount 3D vended by Link AT
  
• Mount'N Mover
  
• My Desc
• ReTech (AU)

AAC Mounting Options - Perma Link

If it's their voice it should always be with them. That means it needs to be small enough to be carried or pushed on a walker or mounted to the user's wheelchair.

When I first started teaching there was only one kind of mount readily available, the Daessy Locking Swing Away Mount, and as far as I'm concerned it is still the best. (I wish I could junk all the others in my room.)

I haven't tried them all, however, so here are some links to peruse when it is time to assist in choosing a mount for a student. Just remember 1) you don't have to buy from the company the device vendor is pushing and 2) the more adjustable it is the more likely it is to move when you don't want it too.

1. CJT Technology (wheelchair, desk, walker and other types of mounts)
   
2. Daessy Mounts (wheelchair and desk)
3. Gus Mounting Systems (wheelchair)
4. Help Mate (wheelchair)
5. Mydesc (wheelchair, bed, scooter)
6. RJCooper (wheelchair)
7. Assistive Technologies (reseller)
8. 3rd Hand Mounts (wheelchair for small device and custom made)
9. UniMount (wheelchair)
10. Simplicity Wheelchair Mount
11. ADA Lap Wheelchair Tray and Accessories
    

Looking for something fancier check out the RoboMount!

Check out this picture below to see what it used to be like to mount an AAC device (actually an Apple II computer)!





And just for kicks here is a photo of one you could make yourself.