My digital calendar allows me to live independently in my own home
The Handi5 SW digital calendar was a lifesaver for Britt. Before, she would often break down, overwhelmed by the daily tasks that kept piling up. With the app installed on her phone, Britt can now keep track of her day.
Before Britt got the Handi5 SW digital calendar on her phone, she couldn’t get a handle on her daily life. She forgot when she was supposed to get up, how far it was to work, and what appointments she had. For Britt, who lives with cerebral palsy, the many forgotten tasks and appointments were overwhelming:
“Damn it! That’s how it felt. I’d get so frustrated with myself that I’d break down in tears,” she explains.
Independent of caregivers - thanks to technology
Britt answers promptly when asked where she would be today if she hadn’t been granted the Handi5 SW by the municipality:
“Then I’d just have to have caregivers running around 24/7. Another person who has to tell me, ‘Now you have to do this, now you have to do the next thing.’” In short, I’d be much more dependent on other people,” she emphasizes.
For Britt, it’s ultimately about independence. While a calendar feature might seem like a small or obvious thing to many, it’s precisely what ensures that she can live life on her own terms.
Fact Box: Handi5 SW
Handi5 SW can control the entire phone or tablet, simplifying all of the device’s functions and making them highly visual. The app’s primary feature is its digital calendar and planning tool, which helps people with cognitive challenges (such as ADHD, autism, or brain injury) structure their daily lives.
The app allows users to create personalized checklists and reminders with alarm functions, as well as add their own images and symbols. The simple address book lets users insert photos of contacts and add specific details about a particular appointment or contact (e.g., an address, a note, a voice memo, or a checklist).