If it were as easy as asking a few questions and getting a solution to
accessibility then Centres like ours would not need to exist. Having
sai,that if you are talking about fairly simple problems in making
access more ergonomic then it's a bit simpler to make suggestions.
A general supplier of ergonomic solutions like Keyttools may be a lace
to start. http://www.keytools.co.uk/home.php?cat=
For example I have a Evolument mouse (a sort of mouse on it's side)
which means I rest my hand on it vertically in the natural rest position
and move my wrist accordingly (palm to mid-line rather than fingers).
This reduces stress which can lead to carpal tunnel problems.
All the best
David
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mike Parry
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 3:13 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Suggestions for good info resource - ergonomic keyboards
and
> mice
>
> Can't disagree with any of that... But at the moment I'm just trying
to
> improve my understanding of the basic rules about what kind of
physical
> movements place a strain on which part of the shoulders, arms, wrists,
> fingers and so on and which pieces of kit are supposed to help with
that.
> I wouldn't make a recommendation based solely on those supposed
'rules',
> for the reasons you outline, but it might help me to decide which
mouse to
> try first...
>
> mike
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Lee
> Sent: 11 January 2011 14:53
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Suggestions for good info resource - ergonomic keyboards
and
> mice
>
> On 11 January 2011 14:38, Mike Parry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Are your
> > doubts based on the notion that individuals particular requirements
> > are rarely addressed by stock solutions?
>
> Yes exactly, some customisation will usually be needed. It's better to
> find equipment and coping strategies in consideration of all an
> individual's requirements.
>
> As a crude allegory for example I may get more from a bicycle than a
car
> depending on a wide range of differing requirements, including costs
and
> fitness, even if it a stock item needs to be adapted for hand power.
> However, categories do aid course selection and design.
>
> Plus it leads back to a medical model of disability by thinking of
> physical problems.
>
> Steve
>
>
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