tecla-e™ – Advanced Assistive Technology for Digital Independence

The tecla-e™ is a smart, Bluetooth-enabled assistive device that empowers individuals with limited mobility to independently access and control everyday technology—including smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart home systems. Designed to work seamlessly with adaptive switches and wheelchair controls, tecla-e offers hands-free control for those with upper body mobility impairments.

Key Benefits:

Multi-Device Access: Connect up to 8 Bluetooth-enabled devices and switch between them with ease.

Smart Home Integration: Control lights, thermostats, and appliances using platforms like Alexa and IFTTT.

Built-in Switch & Wireless Control: Comes with a sensitive built-in button and connects to external switches or wheelchair driving systems.

Customizable via App: Configure settings, monitor usage, and personalize controls with the tecla app (available on iOS and Android).

Reliable Power: Rechargeable battery provides over 48 hours of active use.

Compact & Portable: Lightweight and designed for daily use at home, school, or work.

Perfect for users with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, ALS, or other conditions impacting mobility.

tecla-e™ Joystick Kit: Empowering Accessible Technology Control

The tecla-e™ Joystick Kit is a comprehensive assistive solution designed for individuals with limited upper-body mobility who seek an effective method to control their smart devices without relying on a powered wheelchair. This kit combines the innovative tecla-e device with a responsive Four-Way Joystick and a versatile mounting system, facilitating seamless interaction with smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart home appliances.

Key Components:

Four-Way Joystick: This joystick connects directly to the wheelchair port of the tecla-e, providing fast and intuitive four-switch access to Android and iOS devices. It is particularly beneficial for users who can operate a joystick but do not have a powered wheelchair.
tecla-e Mount: A flexible mounting solution that securely attaches the tecla-e device to various surfaces, such as beds, wheelchairs, desks, or any tube or flat surface up to 1.4 inches thick. This ensures optimal positioning for user comfort and device accessibility.

Advantages:

Enhanced Accessibility: Offers individuals without powered wheelchairs an effective means to control their smart devices through a simple joystick interface.

Versatile Device Control: Enables management of multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, enhancing user independence in digital interactions.

Convenient Demonstrations: Ideal for professionals in the accessibility industry, this kit facilitates wheelchair access demonstrations without the need to transport a powered wheelchair.

Secure and Adjustable Mounting: The included mount provides a stable and adjustable platform for the tecla-e device, ensuring it remains within easy reach and is positioned according to user preferences.

The tecla-e Joystick Kit is tailored to empower users by providing a practical and efficient solution for accessing and controlling modern technology, thereby promoting greater autonomy and engagement with the digital world.

tecla-e™ Pillow Switch Kit: Effortless Device Control for Individuals with Limited Mobility

The tecla-e™ Pillow Switch Kit is a thoughtfully designed assistive technology solution that enables individuals with upper-body mobility impairments to independently control their smart devices. By combining the advanced capabilities of the tecla-e device with the user-friendly Ablenet Pillow Switch, this kit offers seamless access to smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart home appliances.

Key Components:

Ablenet Pillow Switch: Featuring a 3.25-inch (8 cm) activation surface and requiring only 6 ounces (180 grams) of activation force, this soft foam switch is designed for comfort and ease of use. It provides both auditory "click" and tactile feedback upon activation, ensuring reliable operation. The Pillow Switch can be activated using the head, hands, arms, or shoulders, making it versatile for various user needs.

Advantages:

Enhanced Accessibility: Ideal for individuals who can operate a light-touch switch with head movements, particularly beneficial for those who wish to control their devices while in bed or seated in a wheelchair.

Versatile Mounting Options: The Pillow Switch can be attached to a headrest or positioned conveniently for hand, arm, or shoulder activation, accommodating different user preferences and environments.

Seamless Device Integration: Enables control over a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, fostering greater autonomy in daily activities.

Comfortable and Responsive Design: The soft foam construction of the Pillow Switch ensures comfort during use, while the auditory and tactile feedback provides assurance of successful activation.

The tecla-e Pillow Switch Kit empowers users with mobility challenges to interact with their technology effortlessly, promoting independence and enhancing their ability to engage with the digital world.

tecla-e™ Sip-and-Puff Switch Kit: Breath-Activated Control for Smart Devices

The tecla-e™ Sip-and-Puff Switch Kit is an assistive technology solution designed for individuals with significant mobility impairments. This kit enables users to control smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart home devices using simple sip and puff actions, facilitating hands-free interaction with their digital environment.

Key Components:

Sip-and-Puff Switch: A dual switch activated by "sip" and "puff" actions using the included small mouthpiece. This switch is ideal for individuals with minimal to no neck movement.
Mounting Options: The Sip-and-Puff Switch is available with two mounting choices to accommodate user preferences and positioning needs:
- 19” Gooseneck with 3-Way Mounting Clamp: Offers a flexible and adjustable setup for precise positioning.
- 36” EasyFlex Tubing with 3-Way Mounting Clamp: Provides extended reach and flexibility for optimal placement.

Advantages:

Enhanced Accessibility: Enables individuals with severe mobility limitations to independently operate their smart devices through breath-controlled actions, promoting greater autonomy.

Versatile Device Integration: Facilitates control over a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, enhancing user interaction with technology.

Customizable Mounting Solutions: Offers two distinct mounting options to suit various user needs and environments, ensuring comfort and ease of use.

Hygiene Considerations: Due to hygiene reasons, this item is non-returnable, ensuring that each user receives a new and unused product.

The tecla-e Sip-and-Puff Switch Kit empowers users with mobility challenges to interact with their technology effortlessly, fostering independence and enhancing their ability to engage with the digital world.

tecla-e™ Switch Kit: Empowering Accessible Technology Control

The tecla-e™ Switch Kit is an assistive technology solution designed for individuals with upper-body mobility impairments, enabling seamless control over smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart home devices through adaptive switches. This kit combines the tecla-e device with a choice of responsive switches and a versatile mounting system to enhance user independence.

Key Components:

tecla-e Device: An advanced assistive tool that allows wireless control of multiple Bluetooth-enabled devices, facilitating effortless interaction with digital environments.

Adaptive Switch Options: Users can select between two types of switches based on their specific needs:
- Ablenet Buddy Button: Features a 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) activation surface, providing auditory click and tactile feedback. Requires 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of force to activate.
- Ablenet Micro Light Switch: Offers a compact activation surface of 1.7 x 0.5 inches (4.5 x 1.3 cm) and requires only 0.4 ounces (10 grams) of force, ideal for users with limited strength.

tecla-e Mount: A flexible mounting solution that securely attaches the tecla-e device to various surfaces, such as beds, wheelchairs, desks, or any tube or flat surface up to 1.4 inches thick, ensuring optimal positioning for user comfort and device accessibility.

Advantages:

Enhanced Accessibility: Provides individuals with limited mobility an effective means to control their smart devices through adaptive switches, promoting greater autonomy.

Versatile Device Control: Enables management of multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, enhancing user interaction with technology.

Customizable Switch Options: Offers a choice between the Buddy Button and Micro Light Switch to accommodate varying physical capabilities and preferences.

Secure and Adjustable Mounting: The included mount provides a stable and adjustable platform for the tecla-e device, ensuring it remains within easy reach and is positioned according to user needs.

The tecla-e Switch Kit empowers users with mobility challenges to interact with their technology effortlessly, promoting independence and enhancing their ability to engage with the digital world.

tecla-e™ Wheelchair Kit: Comprehensive Solution for Seamless Device Control

The tecla-e™ Wheelchair Kit is specifically designed for individuals using powered wheelchairs equipped with Environmental Control Units (ECUs), enabling effortless control over smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart home devices through their wheelchair's driving controls.

Key Components:

Tecla-e Mount: A versatile mounting solution that securely attaches the tecla-e device to various surfaces, such as beds, wheelchairs, desks, or any tube or flat surface up to 1.4 inches thick, ensuring optimal positioning for user comfort and accessibility.
Wheelchair Cable: Connects the tecla-e device to the wheelchair's Environmental Control Unit, enabling users to operate their smart devices directly through their wheelchair's driving controls

Advantages:

Integrated Device Control: Allows users to manage multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, through their wheelchair's existing controls, promoting seamless interaction with technology.
Enhanced Accessibility: Empowers individuals with limited upper-body mobility to independently operate their devices, fostering greater autonomy in daily activities.
Secure and Adjustable Mounting: The included mounts provide stable and adjustable platforms for both the tecla-e device and smartphones, ensuring they remain within easy reach and are positioned according to user preferences.
Convenient Integration: The Wheelchair Cable facilitates a straightforward connection between the tecla-e device and the wheelchair's ECU, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.

The tecla-e Wheelchair Kit offers a comprehensive solution for powered wheelchair users, enabling effortless control over their digital environment and enhancing their ability to engage with the world around them.

For buying details and brief product information, please refer to our brochure covering all Tecla kits.