Testimonials
The [Travis Roy] Center was incredibly helpful when I couldn’t do anything in the room. They provided me with the equipment to control the TV and it was a god send!
Shelley, TRC Client
[Voice control devices] enabled me to interact with my home in a way I otherwise would not have access to it. I would be a victim stuck inside my home without it. It has given me independence, even on the bad days”
Michele, TRC Client
“[The smart home devices] make her feel so much more independent when she otherwise feels so vulnerable at this time. She is less dependent on caregivers, and it gives her back a little bit of quality of life back”
Bobbie Jo, Partner of TRC Client
“[Voice control devices] will improve your life in ways you didn’t think. I feel like the man of the house again. I didn’t even know I could lock the door.”
Jemil, TRC Client
“Being in the situation I am in, this is going to have a significant impact. These devices give me more freedom. I don’t need someone to come in and help me all the time.”
Marty, TRC Client
“Today, meeting your team for the first time was enlightening and special. You make people feel welcome and appreciated. Thank you.”
Jeff, TRC Client
“This is going to help a lot of people, in the little ways.”
Jemil, TRC Client
“I’ve worked with many patients with great potential to use this type of equipment to increase their independence and now there is an avenue which they can go down to do that, which is outstanding!”
Nick Herring, OT, ATECH
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
“The Travis Roy Center will allow our patients to reclaim some of their independence. With spinal cord injuries, there is so much outside of the individual’s control, and this can give them some sense of control back, which is very empowering!”
Diane Golabek,SLP, SCI Practice Leader
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
“The Center is dedicated to transparency. We strive to build trust, ensuring accessibility, and fostering inclusivity. With the generous support of sponsors, we are building a culture that openly shares in the design processes, decision-making, and potential limitations of technological solutions; our goal is to empower people to make informed healthcare choices.”
Randy D Trumbower, Executive Director
Travis Roy Center
Travis Roy Center
“Seeing the joy and newfound freedom on our clients’ faces as they use voice-activated devices to control their environment is incredibly rewarding. Our dedication to empowering independence is what drives all of us, and it’s an honor to be a part of such a life-changing initiative”
Carlyn Smith, Program Manager
Travis Roy Center
Travis Roy Center
“Travis Roy famously noted that “sometimes we choose our challenges, and at other times our challenges choose us.” The Travis Roy Center for Enhanced Independence allows our researchers, clinicians, and staff to choose and respond to challenges, embracing independence as a central goal in all of our work.”
Susan Fugliese, Director of Foundation Relations
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
“It has been moving to see that hands-free technology not only provides our clients independence but also restores a sense of normalcy and confidence on their road to recovery.”
Chris Tuthill, Lead Engineer
Travis Roy Center
Travis Roy Center
These quotes offer firsthand accounts of end-user and clinical experiences, providing valuable insights, fostering trust, and informing healthcare practices. While not a substitute for empirical evidence, these statements complement our ongoing research efforts and contribute to a more holistic understanding of the Travis Roy Center’s impact on all those affected by paralysis.