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Dragon Naturally Speaking


Dragon Naturally Speaking

  • Dragon is a speech recognition software that allows the user to dictate their notes onto the computer.

  • Help users who have limited hand mobility, Dyslexia (or a learning disability), or slower at typing.

  • Offers speech output capabilities so that users can have text read aloud to them.

  • Allow users to use their favorite applications to create documents, email, surf the Web, and much more.

FrogPad


FrogPad    

  • Mouse and one-handed keyboard in one

  • Easy switch finger swipe from mouse to keyboard

  • Connects to the computer via USB

  • Pocket size and portable

  • Great for those with stroke or hand injuries
  Numeric keypad

Wireless Numeric Keypad

  • Targus Wireless Numeric Keypad allows students to type numbers into spreadsheets and other applications quickly and easily 

  • Full-size keys are comfortable and large for increased accuracy 
  • Works with Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Access®, Intuit QuickBooks®, Intuit TurboTax®, and more...

  • Nano USB receiver is stored inside the keyboard to prevent loss 

One hand keyboard


One Hand Keyboard

  • Allows individuals with Amputation, Stroke, Severe RSI or Carpel Tunnel, Brachial Plexus Injuries, etc. to regain the use of the keyboard

  • The keyboard shape matches natural hand movement and the key arrangement minimizes finger movement, raising speed and relieving frustration  

  • Ergonomic shape ensures freedom from strain
     
  • Connects to the computer via USB connector 

key guard


BigKeys Keyguard 

  • It is an easy-to-use keyboards with keyguard persons with limited hand or upper extremity mobility

  • It enables users to rest their hands on the keyboard without activating keys

  • Allows the user to activate individual keys
     
  • Durable and easy to use 
 Touchpad

Trackpad

  • Cirque Easy Cat® touchpad is a pocketsize, alternate, and accessible tool 
  • To point on the computer screen, users would glide their finger over the smooth surface of the Cirque Easy Cat® Trackpad 

  • To click users can tap on the pad or press on the buttons 

  • It is lightweight device and small enough to fit into the pocket 

 

Footime Foot Mouse


Footime Foot Mouse

  • Allows feet to control mouse controls for a quicker work flow, for those with physical limitations

  • Assists with carpal tunnel, or hand injuries

  • Alternative mouse control method that avoids wrist stress

  • Slipper-shape mouse pad for foot control

  

Trackball mouse


Trackball Mouse

  • The ergonomic trackball mouse is design for comfort and reduces stress in the hand, wrist, and arm

  • The mouse would be ideal for individuals with arthritis in the hand, fine motor difficulties, or stroke survivors 

  • Its shape is tailored to the natural shape of the hand, allowing for maximum comfort
     
  • The trackball allows for free and easy navigating of the on screen cursor  

 

Head Tracker Mice


TrackerPro Mouse

  • Head tracker is a computer input device that takes the place of a mouse for individuals with little or no hand movement 

  • The self adhesive reflective dots are placed on the forehead allowing the Tracker Pro to track the head movement of the user

  • Users can use head movements to control any mouse movement and perform click functions

  • No software is required, this is a plug and play device 

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