New technology for those living with motor neurone disease

“I honestly don’t think I would have survived this long without it because communication is the essence of life and it would literally break my heart if I was unable to speak to my family and friends.’’

Emma Miller Fitzpatrick, a 46-year-old mother of two, has motor neurone disease and is talking about her fascinating eye-controlled computer.

Since being diagnosed with the disease in 2010, she has become dependent on other people for everything — she lost the use of her arms, hands, legs, and speech as the condition progressed.