Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology discusses touchpad mice and how they can be helpful for someone with a mobility impairment. He shows one from Logitech that has the touchpad built-in to keyboard and a separate touchpad mouse from Keymecher. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Logitech touchpad. Click here to […]
Posts with the computer access tag
Monday Tech Tip: Mouth Sticks & Head Pointer for Computer Access
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads show us mouth sticks and a head pointer, which can enable people with limited strength and dexterity to access a computer. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: Typing Aids
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us typing aids, which are keyboard and button pushers that can be used on keyboards, typewriters, calculators and telephones for people who have limited functional hand skills. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: Optima Joystick & Optima Rollerball
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Optima Joystick & Optima Trackball, which are alternative mouse options for individuals who do not have fine motor skills. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Optima Joystick. Click here to learn more about Optima Trackball.
Monday Tech Tip: Jouse3
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, shows us the Jouse3, which is a a joystick-operated USB mouse that is controlled by mouth and allows someone who does not have use of their hands access to use a computer. The Jouse3 can also be controlled by a user’s cheek, chin, or tongue. Check it out here: […]
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Opening Windows 10 to Everyone
Microsoft’s mission is to “empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.” This kind of inclusivity is especially apparent in the Windows 10 update that launched earlier this summer. The update will vastly improve the system experience for all users, especially those with disabilities. Internally, the Windows accessibility team members refer to […]