What is switch access? Switch access refers to a specialist way of accessing a computer, smartphone, tablet, or communication aid using a simple switch, […]
physical disabilities
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Keyguards for Keyboards A keyguard is a plastic or metal cover that matches to a specific keyboard. These come in various types and sizes […]
Access options for one handed typing People approach one handed typing in different ways. The solution depends on the person’s skills, their environment and […]
It is widely acknowledged that tablet computers (Apple iPads, Samsung and other Android devices) are playing a significant part in improving the lives of disabled people. […]
About MND Motor Neurone Diseases (MND) are a group of progressive neurological disorders: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Grehig’s disease (ALS) progressive muscular […]
The computer mouse uses a complex arrangement of tricky hand movements with which a lot of people struggle. There are mice available in a wide variety […]
BigKeys is a standard push-button keyboard but with bigger keys. The keys are 1″ square and are very clearly marked with text that is […]
The following is a list of specialist hardware keyboards designed for people with physical, visual or cognitive disabilities. See my Keyboard Access page for […]
Tiny keyboard and mouse combination devices such as the wireless iPazzPort, Compass Mini or FAVI FE01-BL Mini can help people who have a limited range of movement. Most […]
This tutorial looks at how to slow down the keyboard repeat rate in Microsoft Windows. Many people find that when they press a key […]
Sticky Keys is a free Windows accessibility features that helps people who find it difficult to hold down two keys at the same time.
For a few years Google Now and Siri have enabled iPhone, Samsung and other Android users to make calls, send messages and ask questions using voice alone. It’s […]
Last summer I shared a short video about Project Soli, an advanced Google Project that uses a tiny radar to detect and recognise small movements. The […]
In January 2012 Intel announced they were looking into improving the efficiency of Stephen Hawking’s access to his communication aid. At the time, an infrared […]
Windows Snap To Snap To is an accessibility option in Windows that automatically moves the cursor to the default button (usually “OK”) in any dialog box. […]
If you’re finding the computer mouse difficult to use you might to think about making some changes in Windows or downloading some free software […]
Hardware Ten years ago IBM created a box that you could plug into your computer that would reduce the effect of tremors on the movement of […]
I work with a number of people who benefit from the Micro Light switch to access computers, phones and tablets. The switch is suitable […]
The Inference Group at Cambridge University originally intended to create a method of entering text into PDAs and other mobile devices. The result, however, […]
It’s possible to download free software that allows people to use a mouse, or mouse alternative such as a rollerball or headpointer, without needing […]
Many people find it difficult to use the mouse buttons. One way of solving this problem is to use one or two external switches […]
Double-clicks are used to open folders and launch applications in Windows explorer (including on the desktop). They are used to open emails in Outlook. […]
A double-click should be performed in pretty much exactly half a second. If you find this difficult to achieve then you can change the setting […]