Keyboard for person with ataxia
North Wales Remap have had a new case referred to us involving a client with ataxia. He is 40, lives alone, has carers and uses a wheelchair. He has written a book and is keen to write another but has problems using a keyboard due to tremors resulting in inaccurate finger positioning on keys. He is very reliant on the computer for communication. Various solutions have been proposed and tried (such as voice-activation) but failed due to the involuntary and unpredictable movements involved in his disability.
I would be grateful for any suggestions on tackling this case.
John Hill hillsconnect@yahoo.co.uk
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You might get help here:
https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
http://www.ucandoit.org.uk/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Accessibility/windows
http://aidis.org/
What about a large size keyboard with dished fingerpads,one could possibly 3D print suitable pads.
Or a perspex overlay with finger holes above each key. A system similar to this was displayed at the AGM a couple of years ago, in this case it was for a young lad to operate selected game-play keys.
Sorry if a bit obvious but have you tried enabling slow keys?
Windows settings
ease of access
Keyboard
Enable slow keys