I can't help you out with your touch pad/tablet query, but I can with your question about switch accessible digital cameras. Someone asked the same question last week on the ARATA email list, and I've cut and pasted the original email and 2 responses below. Hope this helps.

>>> [log in to unmask] Wednesday, 5 April 2006 >>>

Hi Iain,

A lot of the better cameras have the capability of connecting a remote shutter, which you could have a look at switch adapting.

http://www.camera888.com.au/product_detail.php?pID=1141

Sony sell a wired remote control for their Cyber-shot cameras that controls Zoom, Record, and Shutter release functions. http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_RM-VD1_Remote_Commander/RM-VD1/p/399982

I haven't used these personally but with a tripod mounted camera they may provide a potential solution.

Cheers

Ben Symonds
Rehabilitation Engineer
NovitaTech
(Formerly Regency Park Rehabilitation Engineering)
PO Box 2438, Regency Park, SA, Australia, 5942
Ph. (08) 8243 8381
Fax (08) 8243 8208

>>> [log in to unmask] Thursday, 6 April 2006 >>>
Hi Iain,

I found this on the apparelyzed site: http://www.apparelyzed.com/index.html

http://www.orcca.com/photo.htm They have some adapted cameras listed and mounting too.
They are in the states, but have an online store.

Regards
Liza

Liza MacLean
TASC
www.thespasticcentre.org.au

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Iain Hogg
Sent: Wednesday, 5 April 2006 3:46 PM
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Subject: [arata-ls] Photography

Hi

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>>> [log in to unmask] Tuesday, 11 April 2006 >>>

Dear All,

I have a client who has a high spinal cord leason and is an extremely
advanced PC user. He has a laptop and has asked me if there is a machine
with no touch pad, as he would prefer the keyboard to be closer to him. He
has fair arm movement and no hand movement and he is using a splint in
order to type on his keyboard. I thought the use of a tablet PC, like the
ones used by clinicians at ACT in Birmingham. However, they seem to be
discontinued. Is that correct?... Does anyone have any other ideas?

Also, the same gentleman has asked me if there is any way of using his
digital camera. I have seen an arm that can attach to a wheelchair but I
can not recall the source. Could somebody point me to the right direction
please? Most importantly, does anyone have any feedback on the use of such
an arm mount? Also, how can somebody with limited upper limb function
press the button on the camera and take a picture?

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!

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