{"id":444,"date":"2021-08-11T07:28:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T07:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?page_id=444"},"modified":"2022-09-13T12:30:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T02:30:25","slug":"case-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?page_id=444","title":{"rendered":"Common Questions and Introduction to Mounting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates has-author wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=930\" aria-label=\"DAESSY Quick Release Bases &#8211; use the curves\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0030-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=930\">DAESSY Quick Release Bases &#8211; use the curves<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-10-27T10:15:50+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 27, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The DAESSY Quick Release Base system has been proven to be an affective and reliable attachment method for mounted technology for over 30 years. Did you know why Daedalus Technologies, the makers of DAESSY Mounts, designed a curved component into their system? The reason was also a clever engineering solution to make it easy to connect and disconnect your technology. This short video shows why. Video<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=404\" aria-label=\"Fitting A Mount Kit &#8211; Part 1: Frame Clamps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20181004_094316-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A wheelchair showing where a frame clamp would attach\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=404\">Fitting A Mount Kit &#8211; Part 1: Frame Clamps<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-08-11T06:46:15+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 11, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The purpose of a wheelchair attached support system or mount kit is to securely hold an augmentative communication, speech generating device, laptop computer, tablet, iPad (or anything else really) in the most accessible position for the person using the wheelchair.  Access to the technology being mounted is extremely important. Fitting a wheelchair mount includes many considerations &#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=475\" aria-label=\"Fitting A Mount Kit &#8211; Part 2: Parts for Fine Tuning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMAG1895_1-2-scaled-e1632275665896-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=475\">Fitting A Mount Kit &#8211; Part 2: Parts for Fine Tuning<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-08-12T11:11:52+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 12, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When a communication device, a laptop or a tablet is mounted on a wheelchair it makes sense that it must be correctly positioned for the person using the technology to access it best. Think how a text-to-speech device might be best operated, with access to the keyboard or on-screen keyboard normally &#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=493\" aria-label=\"Fitting A Mount Kit &#8211; Part 3: Eye-gaze Access\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eye-gaze-01-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=493\">Fitting A Mount Kit &#8211; Part 3: Eye-gaze Access<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-08-21T21:04:35+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 21, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When mounting an eye gaze device, the fitting of the mounting system is crucial to ensure consistent and accurate positioning of the device, which is required by the access method employed. As with all mounting you will require a tape measure and simple tool kit for assembly &#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=691\" aria-label=\"How do I choose a mounting system?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FB_IMG_1563159153748-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=691\">How do I choose a mounting system?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2022-09-05T16:54:36+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 5, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When attaching technology on a wheelchair, sometimes the decision-making can be overwhelming. We break it down so it isn&#8217;t!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=596\" aria-label=\"iPad Mounting Considerations\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/litemount-02-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"an image of A DAESSY Lite Mount for iPad\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/litemount-02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/litemount-02.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=596\">iPad Mounting Considerations<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2022-01-31T14:50:51+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 31, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">iPads are commonly used in all households but are increasingly popular in disability for a person to use for learning, leisure, AAC and computer access\u2026<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=218\" aria-label=\"Mounting Assistive Technology &#8211; Part 1: Where To Start\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/trade-display-02-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=218\">Mounting Assistive Technology &#8211; Part 1: Where To Start<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Liza MacLean (OT)<\/div><time datetime=\"2012-11-02T02:09:00+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 2, 2012<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Before we  start looking at the needs of the person, let\u2019s ask the important question of why do we need mounting? And is that achieved?<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=223\" aria-label=\"Mounting Assistive Technology &#8211; Part 2: Identifying Needs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/FB_IMG_1563159097697-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=223\">Mounting Assistive Technology &#8211; Part 2: Identifying Needs<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Liza MacLean (OT)<\/div><time datetime=\"2012-11-15T02:29:00+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 15, 2012<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">If you have read Mounting Assistive Technology Part 1: Where to Start, you\u2019ll be aware that mounting systems are essential for many people &#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=324\" aria-label=\"Mounting Assistive Technology &#8211; Part 3: Device and Equipment Considerations\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1577185256258-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"AAC mounts in action - source: Facebook\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=324\">Mounting Assistive Technology &#8211; Part 3: Device and Equipment Considerations<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Liza MacLean (OT)<\/div><time datetime=\"2012-11-30T00:08:16+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 30, 2012<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In Part 2 of this Mounting Assistive Technology series, we considered all the abilities and needs of the user that have to be taken into account when prescribing a mounting system. The next step is to consider the equipment factors &#8230; <\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=464\" aria-label=\"Mounting Onto Tilting Seat Wheelchairs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/zippie-iris-tilt-in-space-wc-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/zippie-iris-tilt-in-space-wc-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/zippie-iris-tilt-in-space-wc-e1632701372521.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/zippie-iris-tilt-in-space-wc-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/zippie-iris-tilt-in-space-wc-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=464\">Mounting Onto Tilting Seat Wheelchairs<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-09-20T11:11:06+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 20, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When the seat of a wheelchair tilts backwards and away from horizontal, it&#8217;s quite obvious that the wheelchair occupant and anything attached to the seat base goes with it and anything attached to the underneath base of the wheelchair (i.e not the seat) does not.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=379\" aria-label=\"Transport and your Mounting System &#8211; Best Practice\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/car-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"an image of a modified vehicle\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=379\">Transport and your Mounting System &#8211; Best Practice<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Kerrie Potgieter (OT)<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-08-10T02:33:28+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 10, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A question we often get asked is whether a device mounting system can stay in position when a person is being transported in a vehicle in their wheelchair. Here are some of our thoughts &#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=466\" aria-label=\"Which DAESSY Frame Clamp Do I Need For My Wheelchair?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/zm-310-tick-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/?p=466\">Which DAESSY Frame Clamp Do I Need For My Wheelchair?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by The Communicate AT Team<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-09-01T15:00:24+10:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 1, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Glide Centro, Permobil, Quantum Q6 series, Invacare TDX, Quickie ZM-310, Quick Iris, Zippie Zone, Ki Mobility chairs with more added all the time<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/444"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=444"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":727,"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/444\/revisions\/727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mounting.communicateat.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}