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User Stories

On these pages whe have collected some amazing stories about remarkable individuals who, despite their disabilities, keep on going. Their stories are encouraging and show that solutions from Tobii can play a part in leading a more independent and fulfilled life.

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all those who are still around, while we keep the memory of those we have lost close to our hearts. These are their stories.

  • Master Seargent Hoffman using Tobii eye control to communicate

    Master Seargent Hoffman using Tobii C12 (video)

    Veteran Master Seargent Terry Hoffman has ALS and uses a Tobii C12 with CEye to communicate with family and friends.

    Learn more about Master Seargent Hoffman using Tobii C12 (video)
  • Tobii user Eric with C12 and CEye

    Eric and his Tobii C12 with CEye (video)

    Eric has ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) which effects his ability to speak. He uses as Tobii C12 to help him communicate and he controls it with his gaze, using the Tobii CEye eye-control module.

    Learn more about Eric and his Tobii C12 with CEye (video)
  • tobii image user Sarah Ezekiel ALS MND Tobii AAC device

    Sarah and her Tobii PCEye

    Sarah Ezekiel suffers from the tragic disease ALS/MND; however, thanks to eye tracking AAC devices from Tobii, she has found a voice again and is using it to tell others her story.

    Learn more about Sarah and her Tobii PCEye
  • tobii image chris user als

    Christopher and his C12 (video)

    Chris very well demonstrates how someone with a vent in bed can communicate and how Tobii’s eye control system works for a variety of people with a variety of conditions and positions.

    Learn more about Christopher and his C12 (video)
  • tobii-picture-user-scott-ALS-P10

    Scott and his MyTobii P10

    “I've been able to recapture a little of my old self and personality, thanks to the MyTobii.”

    Learn more about Scott and his MyTobii P10
  • Jorg and his MyTobii P10

    Jorg and his MyTobii P10

    “Suddenly everything was possible. I quickly realized that MyTobii would play a huge role in me getting part of my independence back. And it has. I can talk with my friends and family again. I can express myself as a person, talk on the phone, chat or e-mail along with using e-shops and e-tools in my daily life.”

    Learn more about Jorg and his MyTobii P10
  • Birgit and her MyTobii P10

    Birgit and her MyTobii P10

    "What has surprised me the most about getting MyTobii is that I can write email. And that I can have a meaningful conversation with my husband, without any misunderstandings or having to involve other people"

    Learn more about Birgit and her MyTobii P10
  • tobii image user Frans ALS

    Frans and his MyTobii P10

    In 2005, Frans Vanderbom’s life took a sudden turn when he was diagnosed with ALS. The doctors gave him a maximum of three years to live. "Without MyTobii I would be totally lost and frustrated. Nothing would work for me."

    Learn more about Frans and his MyTobii P10