Origin instruments also do a SIP/PUFF headset which plugs straight into the
Headmouse, giving you left and right clicking.
http://www.orin.com/access/sip_puff/index.htm
<http://www.orin.com/access/sip_puff/index.htm>
Also, spoken commands can be used using V.A.C. http://www.dwvac.com/
<http://www.dwvac.com/> I have no experience of using this myself but it
looks like being the right sort of thing.
You could also look at making custom hand supports with embedded switching,
to reduce hand, arm and finger fatigue.
Best of luck
Geoff
G.J.Harbach I.Eng MIED IIPEM
Clinical Technologist
Department of Health Care Science
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
91 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak
Birmingham, B29 6JA
Tel 0121 204 1641
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sarah Greenland
Sent: 18 December 2008 09:51
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Subject: Re: Advice required on using Dragon with CAD software
Hi Jenny
I would look at 'head mouse' and 'eye gaze' systems as well. It really
depends on your student's medical condition - is the disability likely to
travel to other muscles with overuse and do they have fine motor control
with anything other than their hands? You may find a combination of access
systems works well - to minimize hand use, but not get rid of it altogether.
Best wishes
Sarah Greenland
www.sarahgreenland.com <http://www.sarahgreenland.com>
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From: Sheldon Gold <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: Advice required on using Dragon with CAD software
Hi Jenny
As a relative newcomer to AT training, but with a lot of experience in
general IT training and CAD related software (both as a professional and
trainer) I would have to say you are fighting a losing battle here. Dragon
(as we all know) is very much a dictation tool, and whilst it can perform
general PC commands and be programmed with macros the simple fact of the
matter is that CAD software simply cannot be used efficiently by any means
other than keyboard and mouse/stylus - the commands and operations are
simply too extensive and complex to be driven by vocal commands.
As an aside even given the Disability Discrimination Act requirements that
business' make allowances for any disabilities its employees may have, I can
tell you from personal experience that working in any Industry with CAD
requires long hours at the PC, and if your student cannot spend more than a
few minutes at a PC the chances of them being employed in a CAD
operator.designer role are going to be next to impossible.
Sorry I couldn't give you anything more positive - maybe someone else out
there can offer some more upbeat advice?
Kind Regards
Jason Spiller
AT Trainer
From: Sheldon Gold
Sent: 14 December 2008 10:44
To: Trainers
Subject: FW: Advice required on using Dragon with CAD software
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Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:44:04 AM
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Subject: Advice required on using Dragon with CAD software
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Hello all
Please can anyone help with this? This student's upper limb mobility
condition has worsened with using the keyboard a lot during his first year
of study (he is now in Yr 2), and he is only able to use his hands for VERY
limited periods of time to operate a computer. He is studying for a BSc
Production Design. He needs to use CAD software a great deal within this
course. He has already recently got his own Dragon Naturally Speaking
Professional v10.
He urgently needs to use the voice dictation software in conjunction with
CAD. Has anyone come across this before and, if so, is there any specific
advice or assistance which can be offered. Alternatively, is there any
other solution? This is a new one on me. He is struggling a lot at the
moment.
Any information would be much appreciated. Many thanks
Jenny Brooks
DSA Needs Assessor
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