While 41-year old Sandy Nelson has been out of school for twenty years, she’s not afraid of learning new things, especially when it comes to Camera Mouse technology. Dennis Collins, Sandy’s brother-in-law, found out about Camera Mouse through an article in the Boston Herald a little over a year ago. Anxious for Sandy to try the technology, Dennis brought Sandy to her alma-mater, the Campus School at Boston College.

Much to Sandy’s delight, several Campus School staff members were still working there and immediately remembered Sandy from her time as a student twenty years ago. Once put on the Camera Mouse system, witnesses say that Sandy, a spastic quadriplegic woman with severe cerebral palsy, picked up the Camera Mouse technique very quickly.

What are the keys to Sandy’s success? First, Sandy has identified the best technology for her. Because she has both horizontal and vertical control over her head movements, Camera Mouse technology suits her perfectly. She also has very supportive family members who are anxious for Sandy to succeed in finding activities which promote her independence and individuality.

Perhaps Sandy’s most important key to success is her tremendous amount of enthusiasm. Eager to smile and communicate with her world, she is constantly pushing the limits of her abilities. Ronnie Nelson, Sandy’s mom, says that Sandy is the best babysitter, “She’s always aware of what’s going on around her...if the baby’s about to pull something off the table, Sandy will let you know it!”

Recently, Sandy has volunteered to be a spokeswoman for Camera Mouse, Inc. She hopes her enthusiasm for the product can help marketers reach other potential users.