Computer Adaptations --- Alternative Keyboards

IntelliKeys

IntelliKeys

Provides access for anyone with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities who has difficulty using a standard keyboard.

IntelliKeys Keyguards

Designed to clip on top of the standard overlays that come with IntelliKeys as well as on your own custom overlays.

Manufacturer:

Cambium Learning

http://cambiumlearning.com/

Approx. Price:

IntelliKeys:  $395

Keyguards:  $50 each

Big Keys Plus Keyboard

BigKeys Plus

BigKeys Plus is for Early Learners and others with basic keyboard needs who would benefit from the simple keyboard layout and large keys. Shift key, backspace key, F1-F10 keys, and limited puncuation.

QWERTY or ABC Layout

Manufacturer:

BigKeys Company

http://bigkeys.com

Approx. Price: $160

Big Keys LX

BigKeys LX

BigKeys LX is for users who want a full-featured keyboard, but who need large keys in order to locate and operate the keys. Includes all special characters found on a standard keyboard, with the exception of the numeric keypad, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break.

BigKeys Keyguards

Attaches easily to keyboard and helps to stabilize fingers on the right key while minimizing errors.

Manufacturer:

BigKeys Company

http://bigkeys.com

Approx. Price:

Keyboard: $160

Keyguard:  $80

visionBoard

VisionBoard

Created for anyone who struggles with vision or dexterity issues.  It has oversized keys for better control and contact, large-print letters and numbers to improve readability, and high-contrast lettering.

Current Model is VisionBoard2

Manufacturer:

Chester Creek Technologies

http://chestercreektech.com/

Approx. Price: $100

MyBoard Keyboard

MyBoard

Features color-coded consonants, vowels, numbers and punctuation marks to help pre-school children learn their character sets.  It is an excellent first keyboard with 1" oversized keys and easy-to-read numbers and letters.

Manufacturer:

Chester Creek Technologies

http://chestercreektech.com/

Approx. Price: $80

ZoomText Keyboard

ZoomText Keyboard

Large Print Keyboard provides large, high-contrast lettering that’s easy to see, even in low light conditions. The ZoomText Keyboard also includes 16 programmable feature keys, allowing you to access your favorite ZoomText, Internet and multimedia commands with a touch of a button.

Manufacturer:

Ai Squared

www.aisquared.com

Approx. Price: $100

If purchased with ZoomText Software price is only $80

Keys U See Keyboard

Keys U See


The perfect replacement keyboards for anyone who has a hard time seeing the letters on their computer keyboard. The large print keyboards are also great for anyone working in low light conditions or are learning to type.


Vendor:
AbleNet
www.ablenetinc.com

Approx. Price: $35

black Goldtouch ergonomic Keyboard

GoldTouch

The Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard allows you to adjust the two alphanumeric sections both horizontally and vertically to suit your individual body requirements. This helps you assume a more natural posture that is conducive to improving comfort and productivity while using your computer.

Manufacturer:

Goldtouch

www.goldtouch.com

Approx. Price: $150

maxim keyboard

Maxim Keyboard

The Maxim Keyboard's split design and full customization options make it an excellent device. The keyboard's two halves can be set to a variety of angles and will therefore feel comfortable to anyone.

Vendor:

Kenesis Corporation

www.kenesis-ergo.com

Approx. Price: $140

Comfort keyboard

Comfort Keyboard

Literally infinite positioning options for each of the three sections: tilt, rotate, bend, flex, twist, flatten, you name it. What's more, the three sections can themselves be moved farther apart or closer together rapidly.

Manufacturer:

Comfort Keyboard

www.comfortkeyboard.com

Approx Price: $300

little fingers keyboard

LittleFingers

Reduced, a fully functioning keyboard to enhance your students' ability to learn proper computing and keyboarding skills.  The first and only keyboard designed especially for small hands.

Manufacturer:

Datadesk

www.datadesktech.com

Approx. Price: $90-$100

TG3 Low Profile with Touchpad keyboard

TG3 Low Profile w/Touchpad

Sealed rubber keyboard with sleek, modern styling - no 'chunky' rubber keys.  Excellent tactile feel for true touch typists.  Standard red LED backlighting.

Vendor:

Enablemart

www.enablemart.com

Approx. Price: $110-$150

Space saver keyboard

Space Saver

Space Saver Keyboard is a 100 key keyboard that measures 10.80" x 6.10", 40% less desk space used than a standard keyboard. Space Saver compresses row spacing eliminating wide borders and rearranging key clusters.

Vendor:

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

Approx. Price:   $150

New Standard Keyboard in Rainbow color

New Standard Keyboard

USB connection, no drivers needed.  Alphabetical key arrangement so seniors and other first-time typists can easily find keys.  53 keys - about half that of a normal keyboard.  Smaller than standard keyboards for portability and easy use without a wide range of motion.

Vendor:

Enablemart

http://www.enablemart.com/

Approx. Price: $70

FrogPad in black

FrogPad

FrogPad is a one-handed keyboard that works with all USB compatible devices. This includes all desktops, laptops, tablets, wearable PC's, and gaming applications.  Comes in left-hand and right-hand.

Manufacturer:

FrogPad

http://www.frogpad.com/

Approx. Price:  $140

half keyboard

Half Keyboard

Allows you to type with just one hand, leaving your other hand free for other things.  Consists of a half-keyboard with dual key characters imprinted on the keyboard.  Each hand uses “normal” fingering to type keys.

Manufacturer:

Matias Corporation

http://www.halfkeyboard.com/

Approx. Price: $595

Half Qwerty keyboard

Half QWERTY

The hand is placed like on a normal keyboard.  For letters of the other hand, simply hold down the space bar and do the finger movement the other hand would have done.  Tapping the space bar still types a space.  Current Model is Half QWERTY 508

Manufacturer:

Matias Corporation

http://www.halfkeyboard.com/

Approx. Price: $595

Ergorest Forearm Supports

Ergorest Forearm Supports


An articulating ergonomic support for elbows, forearms, and wrists while computing. It is made from aluminum alloys and tough polyamide nylon fibers. The arm support pad is upholstered with genuine leather for maximum comfort and durability

Vendor:
NanoPac
www.nanopac.com

Approx. Price: $95

Dragon Naturally Speaking software

Dragon Naturally Speaking

You can speak to your computer at a normal pace of up to 160 words per minute. Create, edit and format documents.  Also lets you create and send e-mail by voice or listen to your messages read aloud.

Manufacturer:

Nuance

www.nuance.com

Approx. Price:

Home - $100

Premier - $200

MacSpeech Dictate

Mac Speech Dictate

Provides amazing speech recognition accuracy and easily works with the applications you already have, including Apple apps like Mail, iChat, iPhoto, and more.  It controls your Mac; just speak a command and MacSpeech Dictate executes it for you.

Manufacturer:

Nuance

www.nuance.com

Approx. Price:  $200

REACH interface author

REACH Interface Author

A talking on screen keyboard. It lets you create your own custom keyboard or modify any of the 140 plus keyboards included. The size of the keyboard or keys can be adjusted with the Key Size Button. Keys can speak, type, load other keyboards and perform "macro functions". Other features include built in word prediction, word usage learning, dwelling, a zoom feature, and scanning.

Manufacturer:

Applied Human Factors

www.ahf-net.com

Approx. Price: $330

Picture of an on-screen keyboard by WiVik

WiVik On-Screen Keyboard

WiVik can help individuals of all ages who are unable to use a physical keyboard.  Keys work just as they would if you were typing on a standard computer keyboard.  Keyboards can contain any keys you want, can be moved anywhere on the screen and can be any size.

Vendor:

Prentke Romich Company

www.prentrom.com

Approx. Price: $350

OnScreen Keyboard screen shot of QWERTY keybard and word prediction

On Screen


OnScreen is used by individuals who need an alternative computer access method than the physical keyboard, can use any pointing device or switch, and need an onscreen keyboard as their primary text input device.


Manufacturer:
Innovations Management Group
www.imgpresents.com

Approx. Price: $120

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