We are so excited to share details from the first pilot project from Envisioning Access and Cognimate (formerly SensoRehab)!

You will get to know George, a 72-year-old living with MS, and see why he is excited to be a part of this project.

My name is George and I have been living with MS for the past 32 years. I was first diagnosed when I was 40 and it has been a bit of an uphill battle if I’m being honest. But I try to do the best I can to overcome some of the obstacles I’ve been presented with.

I’ve gone onto secondary progressive MS from my initial diagnosis, so things have leveled out the last few years so I am able to function a little more. When I was first diagnosed, I was still working & worked full-time for 37 years at an electronics firm. It was only in the last 12-13 years that I had to leave my job and go on disability.

I was very interested in what Envisioning Access was doing and volunteered to be involved. I’m very curious about what people are trying to do to help people that have the problems I do, or other types of neurological diseases. When Envisioning Access first introduced me to Cognimate and their rehab glove, I was a bit intimidated. I’ve never tired anything like that before. I have never really played video games, but the glove is fun.

I have tried a few games – so far Whack a Mole, the game with the airplane, and the fishing game are my favorite. Some of it is easy to follow and some of it is a bit of a challenge, but I’m enjoying it.