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Brandon Scott

Meet Brandon Scott

Brandon Scott is a 24 year-old man with athetoid quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He and his mother Tracy invited Ann Jackson DPT, PT, MPH and Phil Bertuflo, videographer, into their home and his day program to share aspects of his daily life. This video is divided into 4 chapters.

You will see Brandon using a speech device with eye-gaze technology. To learn more about how this technology works see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7_f-pR8SBY

Brandon Scott.

  • Photo of Ann W. Jackson interviewing Brandon and his mother, Tracy, in their home.
    Chapter One: At Home.
    Brandon and his mother, Tracy, share Brandon’s life and daily routine at home. Tracy points out the various accessibility features of the home which help to facilitate Brandon's care. (~ 16 minutes)
  • Image of Ann W. Jackson asking Brandon questions about his communication device.
    Chapter 2: At Day Program
    Brandon is seen at his day program called Opportunity Knocks with one of the program leaders, Corrine Arquette. They discuss Brandon’s daily routine at OK as well as Brandon’s interest in cooking and rock climbing (~ 5 minutes)
  • Image of Ann W. Jackson interviewing Brandon's long-term speech therapist within his home.
    Chapter 3: Speech Therapy
    Sandy Chiampas, Brandon's longterm speech therapist, discusses Brandon's journey with his speech device that uses eye-gaze equipment. (~29 minutes)
  • Photo of Brandon and his mother, Tracy, reflecting on a recent major life event.
    Chapter Four: Follow Up
    In this final segment, Brandon and his mother stress the importance of advance care planning, particularly when a major life change occurs. (~15 minutes)
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