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Hi Jessica,

 

I think he is comfortable using a standard keyboard.  Having looked at the Big Keys LX layout I think the change in key size, layout and spacing could be a step too far from a re-learning point of view.  But I have a BigKeys LX I can loan him, so I can let him try.

 

I have not been given much information about his memory problem but the way it was referred to suggested it was a specific event at some time.  It has left him with short term memory loss across all aspects of his life and his ability to recall varies from day to day.

 

Thank you for your suggestion,

 

Regards,

Steve

 

From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jessica Osterloh
Sent: 02 June 2017 11:43
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Subject: Re: typing problem caused by visual impairment and short term memory loss

 

Hi,

 

Have you thought about a modified keyboard such as Big keys which might be easier to learn? Larger keys and more simple. With memory problem is he likely to show new learning?

 

I'll have a think of any other ideas

 

Regards

Jessica 

 

On Jun 2, 2017 11:36 AM, "Heseltine, Stephen" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi All,

 

I have a totally blind client in his 90’s who taught himself to touch type over 30 years ago at the onset of his sight loss.  He has never learned Braille and has no intention of starting now, claiming his fingertips are not sensitive enough.  He currently uses Dolphin ‘Guide’ to access his computer. 

 

Recently he suffered a problem resulting in short term memory loss that affected his recall of the positions of keyboard characters, particularly punctuation.  He has repeated the process of learning to touch type but has had limited success.  He lives independently in a flat in sheltered housing, so his current solution is to telephone his son to ask where the key he is looking for is.  Apparently ‘Guide’ can give audible feedback of the key pressed but this does not help with shifted punctuation such as the question mark.

 

My Internet searches have drawn a blank so far.  The only low tech idea I have had was to devise a consistent strategy for the verbal description of key locations over the phone.  This was rejected as too difficult to learn before it was even tried.

 

I would be extremely grateful of any suggestions.

 

Thanks,

 

Stephen Heseltine

Clinical Technologist

Technical Aid Service, Regional Medical Physics Department

Room 56, Disablement Services Centre, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road , Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7AF

Tel: (0191) 2231377, Fax: (0191) 2231560

Email: [log in to unmask]

 

 
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