8/8/2019 Tobii User Story - Markus Petersson
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Markus Petersson loves being the rst to tryout the latest
advancements within IT. Afterreceiving Tobiis newest solution for
eyetracking Tobii C12 with CEye he hasbeen able to live a much more
independentlife than before, in many ways.
- I can do much more with Tobii C12 thanI could with my previous
equipment, asystem where a computer was controlledwith pedals. Now,
I can send text messagesand emails, surf the web, use Spotify
and spend time with family and friendson Facebook, says Markus
Peterssoncontently.
He quickly adds that none of his assistantsare allowed to read
his email if he does notwant them to. A trained ear can
understandmuch of what Markus says, but for thosewho are not used
to it, discerning his wordsis dif cult.
Since 2009, Markus has lived in his own
disability friendly apartment. When we visithim, his personal
assistant, Anitra is there.She is Markuss so called GuaranteePerson
and has the primary responsibilityof ensuring that the other
assistants workproperly with Markus.
- With Tobii C12, we have a faster and moresecure way of
communicating, as Markuscan reach me 24 hours a day via
textmessage, says Anitra.
vents at birth
Markus was very close to becoming a bigbrother, and had an arm
and leg outsidehis mothers womb. However, he was in abad position
and had to be pushed backinside in order to be repositioned.
Markussbrother then took the opportunity to comeout rst. About a
half an hour later, when itwas time for Markus again,
complications
arose which led to a lack of oxygen. Thisserious incident
resulted in Markus beingborn with a diagnosis of CP. His entire
bodyis paralyzed, except for his head.
Markus is in need of assistance around theclock and always has
an assistant with himin the apartment. Nevertheless, thanks
toTobii, he lives a more independent life thanmost other people in
his situation.
Something good for those who wait
After trying out Tobii C12 at a trade show,Markus got the
go-ahead to receive Tobiisequipment. In spring 2009, he got his
long-awaited Tobii C12 and which strengthenedhis ability to
communicate with the outsideworld.
When he tried Tobii C12 for the rst time,his response consisted
of one word:Wow!
- It was so quick to write and was much
better than any other equipment I had triedbefore.
Markus has his Tobii C12 mounted on hiswheelchair, so he can
quickly and easily usethe variety of different programs wheneverhe
wants.
- With the Tobii C12, I feel less disabled.Just being able to be
normal in someenvironments is a big win in itself, saysMarkus,
laughing out loud.
he best of both worldsThe Tobii device, combined with
Markussstrong social side is a great combination.Facebook is his
start page and there hedescribes his attitude to life: Despite
mydisability I am an ordinary man. I try to livelike everyone else
who is my age.
Markus is a happy and positive person wholikes listening to
music and hanging out withfriends. He also likes going out to eat
goodfood and enjoying a beer.
Recently, Markus was elected to the boardof an association for
children, youths andadults with disabilities (FUB). He help
teachpeople with developmental disabilitiesabout their rights and
to increase the qualityof their lives.
- I want to work so the FUB appears moreopen and attracts more
members.
Markuss interest in IT was sparked at theage of ten when he got
his rst PC. Sincethen, it is impossible to mistake his curiosityfor
IT. Now, almost 30 years later, he hopesto soon be able to use
Tobii C12 activelyduring his lectures for the FUB.
- I hope to prepare my lectures withTobii C12 and show what we
do in theFUB. At the same time, of course, I willdemonstrate how
Tobii C12 works and howthe equipment can help other people live
amore independent life.
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A faster way ofommuni ating
Despite my disability am an ordinary man. try to live like
everyone else who is my age.
Markus and his Tobii C12
