Adaptive Use Musical Instruments

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Complemento a los tratamientos tradicionales:
Más estudios confirman que la música ayuda a la rehabilitación

Hugo Avilés tiene una lesión que le impide moverse. Una cámara capta los movimientos de su cabeza, con lo que hace sonar una canción en el PC, mientras trabaja sus músculos.

http://www.mer.cl/modulos/catalogo/Paginas/2009/06/29/MERSTCT012AA2906.h...

The Adaptive Use Instruments Project

In this interview, composer Pauline Oliveros and project technical lead Zevin Polzin explain their work with severely disabled children. Using specially-designed musical instruments controlled by video tracking, the project has allowed kids to experience making music for the first time.

http://www.cycling74.com/story/2007/12/7/131419/186

Severely-disabled Students Making Music with Specialized Programs

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Using subtle motions of her head and a newly developed computer program, 16-year-old Annemarie grinned with the realization that she was making music. The teenager is a student at the REHAB school in Poughkeepsie. Severely physically disabled, Annemarie can't walk or speak and has little control over the movements of her head and arms.

http://www.examiner.com/a-1027012~Severely_disabled_students_making_musi...

A Magical Keyboard
Linda Stern, Newsweek

Oct. 15, 2007 issue - A college student's experimental keyboard may help unlock the musical ability trapped inside individuals lacking the physical mobility to play traditional instruments.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21131753/site/newsweek/

Nose Can Play Music on New Instrument
Tracy Staedter, Discovery News

May 29, 2007 — A computerized instrument that allows people to play music with the tip of their nose could give those who suffer from physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, the chance to experience music's positive effects.

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/05/29/nosemusic_tec.html?category=tec...