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18 Law Enforcement Technology December 2014 www.officer.com LEADERSHIP whether it's loss of a loved one or loss of a friend, a job, depression, cancer, sick- ness…anything. When I was paralyzed for me that was my zero. And I wanted to get back to 100. Physically I'm not at 100, but I'm at 100 living life to the fullest. So that's what it means—it means being at your lowest point and wanting to get back to 100, whatever 100 is in your life." Roy emphasizes that technology affects his life (and the lives of others with brain and spinal cord injuries) in profound ways—not just in regards to prevention and treatment… but quality of life after an injury. "Before I got hurt they (at the police department) were introducing body cameras and things like that. When I was working, every patrol car didn't have video. Technology has become a valuable part of society in general, but it's very, very valuable for kids and young adults who can't use their arms and legs," says Roy. Tech helps kids be more indepen- dent. He says systems like Eyegaze from LC Technologies Inc., in particular, are game changers. Eyegaze Edge is an eye- operated communication and control system that empowers people with dis- abilities to communicate and interact with the world. By looking at control keys or cells displayed on a screen, a user can generate speech either by typing a message or selecting pre-programmed phrases. Individuals are using Eyegaze to write books and attend school. "Tech is how we operate. It's how we survive," says Roy. Although the foundation is focused on Houston right now, Roy is prepping for growth. He says the goal is to help 8 to 10 kids a year meet their rehab needs, whether that means a month of inpatient care or providing a wheelchair or some type of exercise equipment for at-home rehab. Eventually he'd like to take the organization worldwide. He envisions a school for kids with call 866.318.8339 or visit tuffyproducts.com/let to discover the vast array of security solutions available for you. SERIOUS THEFT PROTECTION THEFT PROTEC ON FOR SER OU EAR TUFFY S E C U R I T Y P R O D U C T S ® Made in the USA PORTABLE SAFES TACTICAL GEAR SECURITY DRAWERS SECURITY LOCK BOXES TRUCK BED SECURITY DRAWERS Circle 10 on Reader Service Card "I made a promise to myself that if I ever was going to get up and walk again, that I was going to create something where I could give back to the kids and young adults that I could relate to and that could relate to me," — Jason Roy, Founder Zero 2 A Hundred Foundation