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A nonprofit in Washington state provides smart homes for people with ALS

Summary

An Idaho nonprofit is giving smart homes to people with ALS, a condition that affects movement. These homes have special technology like eye tracking software and joysticks so residents can control everything in the house.

Key Facts

  • A nonprofit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, provides smart homes to people with ALS.
  • ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, impacting movement.
  • The smart homes include eye tracking software for controlling home functions.
  • Residents can also use a small joystick to manage their smart home devices.
  • This technology helps people with ALS live more independently.
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