Computer Access
Alternative Keyboards
IntelliKeys

- Manufacturer:
- Cambium Learning
- www.intellitools.com
Provides access for anyone with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities who has difficulty using a standard keyboard.
BigKeys Plus

- Manufacturer:
- BigKeys Company
- bigkeys.com
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
BigKeys LX

- Manufacturer:
- BigKeys Company
- bigkeys.com
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

- Manufacturer:
- BigKeys Company
- bigkeys.com
Attaches easily to keyboard and helps to stabilize fingers on the right key while minimizing errors.
VisionBoard

- Manufacturer:
- Chester Creek Technologies
- chestercreektech.com
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
ZoomText Keyboard

- Manufacturer:
- Ai Squared
- aisquared.com
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.
Keys U See

- Vendor:
- AbleNet
- ablenetinc.com
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.
GoldTouch

- Manufacturer:
- Goldtouch
- goldtouch.com
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.
Maxim Keyboard

- Vendor:
- kenesis-ergo.com
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.
LittleFingers

- Manufacturer:
- Datadesk
- datadesktech.com
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.
TG3 Low Profile w/Touchpad

- Vendor:
- Enablemart
- enablemart.com
Sealed rubber keyboard with sleek, modern styling - no 'chunky' rubber keys. Excellent tactile feel for true touch typists. Standard red LED backlighting.
Mini Touch

- Manufacturer:
- Adesso
- adesso.com
Keyboard provides a built-in touchpad technology, in a small compact size. The keyboard’s integrated touchpad is conveniently located in a central position on the built-in wrist rest for additional comfort and mini wrist strain.
Slim Touch Mini

- Manufacturer:
- Adesso
- adesso.com
Keyboard is perfect for tight spaces, including living rooms, stations, conference rooms, mobile and workgroup project environments.
New Standard Keyboard

- Vendor:
- Enablemart
- enablemart.com
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.
Half Keyboard

- Manufacturer:
- Matias Corporation
- www.halfkeyboard.com
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.
Chester Keypad

- Manufacturer:
- Chester Creek
- www.chestercreek.com
1” keys and bold, easy-to-read lettering for increased visibility and contrast. Can be used with other high contrast keyboards or stand alone. USB compatible with PC or Mac.
Big Blue-Tooth Keyboard

- Manufacturer:
- RJCooper
- Rjcooper.com
Large blue tooth keyboard compatible with the iPad or any blue tooth compatible device. Letters are ½ inch in size on contrasting colors. Comes in black on yellow or multicolor. Keyguard available upon request.
MyBoard

- Manufacturer:
- AbleNet Inc
- www.ablenetinc.com/myboard-uc
MyBoard-UC features bold, large 1-in/2.5-cm uppercase letter keys that are easy-to-read. Vowels, consonants, numbers, and function keys are color-coded. Compatible with Windows 98SE and newer, and MAC OS 10.1.5 and newer.
KinderBoard

- Manufacturer:
- AbleNet Inc
- www.ablenetinc.com/myboard-uc
The KinderBoard has bold, large 1-in/2.5-cm keys with easy-to-read numbers and letters, and features color-coded consonants, vowels, numbers, and punctuation marks. Compatible with Windows 98SE and newer, and MAC OS 10.1.5 and newer.
BigBlu Bluetooth KinderBoard

- Manufacturer:
- AbleNet Inc
- www.ablenetinc.com/myboard-uc
Big Blu KinderBoard has bold, large 1-in/2.5-cm keys with easy-to-read numbers and letters, and features color-coded consonants, vowels, numbers, and punctuation marks. Compatible with Bluetooth enabled PC, Mac OS, and iOS devices.
Dragon Naturally Speaking

- Manufacturer:
- Nuance
- www.nuance.com
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.
Mouse Button Box

- Manufacturer:
- Enablemart
- www.enablemart.com
This switch-type Mac and Windows compatible USB computer mouse can also be used as a foot mouse.
Noise Canceling Headphones

- Manufacturer:
- Enablemart
- www.enablemart.com
Active noise canceling headphones reduce outside ambient noise by 87.4%.
USB 3-in-1 Table Mike

- Manufacturer:
- Speechware
- www.tablemike.com/en/
A high sensitive noise cancelling Desktop Microphone with a USB interface and standard input and output sound jacks. Digital control panel with user programmable volume buttons. Detachable and Interchangeable microphone boom with flexible tip for perfect positioning. Great for use with Dragon Dictate.
Maltron Single Finger/Mouth Stick Keyboard

- Manufacturer:
- Maltron
- www.maltron.com
The shape of the Maltron Single Finger/Mouth Stick Keyboard matches natural head movement and the key arrangement minimizes finger or stick activity, raising speed and relieving frustration.
Mini Keyboard 3.0 Bluetooth

- Manufacturer:
- Adesso
- www.maltron.com
Adesso Bluetooth Mini Keyboard for iPad, iPad 2/New iPad (iPad 3) - Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless Technology, Water Resistant, 8 iPad Hotkeys, 6 Multimedia Keys, 30ft Range.
USB Mini Keyboard

- Manufacturer:
- Solid Tek
Small PC USB keyboard 11.5” x 5.5”
Pointing Alternatives
Tiny Mouse

- Vendor:
- Chester Creek
- chestercreektechnologies.com
About half the size of a standard mouse and just right for smaller hands, the Tiny Mouse has optical tracking and colored dotes on the buttons to help those who haven’t quite mastered their left from their right.
Evoluent Vertical Mouse

- Manufacturer:
- Evoluent
- www.evoluent.com
The patented shape supports your hand in a fully upright handshake position that eliminates forearm twisting. The grip is the same as an ordinary mouse, just turned sideways into a handshake position. 5 buttons are each programmable with different functions in different applications.
Pointing Alternatives (cont.)
Expert Mouse

- Manufacturer:
- Kensington
- kensington.com
Has four programmable buttons to handle repetitive mouse tasks such as double click or drag lock with a single click. Surrounding the ball is Kensington's Scroll Ring® that puts scrolling right at your fingertips.
BIGtrack Trackball

- Vendor:
- InfoGrip
- infogrip.com
The BIGtrack has a 3-inch trackball which makes it the largest trackball available. The large ball requires less fine motor control than a standard trackball. It has a left and a right mouse click button located behind the trackball to avoid unwanted mouse clicks.
Roller II Trackball

- Vendor:
- InfoGrip
- www.infogrip.com
- EnableMart
- www.enablemart.com
A large 2.5" trackball. They have separate buttons for left click, right click and drag lock with color corresponding switch ports on the back of the units. A flashing light indicates the drag button has been activated. The Roller II products include a keyguard to help users isolate on the buttons.
Orbit Optical Trackball

- Manufacturer:
- Kensington
- kensington.com
Hand-hugging design encourages natural finger motion. Fits both large and small hands and works for either right or left handed users.
Trackman Marble

- Manufacturer:
- Logitech
- www.logitech.com
Left handed? Right handed? When you're working on your computer day and night, and you want more flexibility, the Logitech Trackman Marble will help increase your comfort level.
Wave Roller Trackball

- Manufacturer:
- EnableMart
- www.enablemart.com
Precise tracking and cursor control; Free running ball requiring only the lightest touch; Large footprint for stable operation; Color coded buttons mounted sub-flush to prevent accidental activation; Easy ‘plug and play’ installation.
Roller II Joystick

- Vendor:
- InfoGrip
- infogrip.com
- EnableMart
- enablemart.com
The Roller II products include a keyguard to help users isolate on the buttons. The Joystick comes with two alternative handles to accommodate different input needs, T-Bar and Soft Sponge Ball.
Zero Tension Mouse

- Vendor:
- Ergo Express
- ergoexpress.com
Optical mouse allows all of the muscles of the hand, arm and shoulder to relax while hand remains in a vertical position allowing the muscles of the hand, arm and shoulder to relax. A wide scroll wheel on top of the mouse is accessed by the thumb.
Ergonomic Mouse

- Vendor:
- 3M
- solutions.3m.com
An optical mouse that looks like a joystick yet it functions like a mouse. You rest the back of your hand at the base of the mouse and your thumb on the switch at the top of the stick for easy right and left clicks. A third button is located on the handle and can be used as an auto scroll button in Windows or as a standard third programmable button.
Smart Cat Touch Pad

- Manufacturer:
- Cirque
- www.cirque.com
One-touch scroll and zoom in most applications, distinctive sounds for each operation, and more makes the Cirque Smart Cat the most precise, easy-to-use pointing device in its class. Smart Cat measures 4" x 4" x .0375". It has four buttons.
Tracker Pro

- Manufacditurer:
- Madentec
- madentec.com
A computer input device that takes the place of a mouse for people with little or no hand movement. Simply plug it in and it works just like a mouse. It tracks a small dot that you can place on your forehead, glasses or the rim of a hat.
HeadMouse Extreme

- Manufacturer:
- Origin Instruments
- www.orin.com
Replaces the standard computer mouse for people who cannot use or have limited use of their hands when controlling a computer or augmentative communication device. Has a wireless optical sensor which tracks a tiny disposable target that is conveniently placed on the users forehead, glasses, hat, etc.
Ergorest Forearm Supports

- Vendor:
- NanoPac
- www.nanopac.com
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
Trackbar

- Manufacturer:
- Enablemart
- www.enablemart.com
This mouse has an unconventional design with a central mouse bar and scroll wheel that keeps your arms, hands and wrists in the appropriate position to avoid carpal tunnel and repetitive strain injury.
TurboBall

- Vendor:
- Amazon
- www.amazon.com
Keep Hand, Arm & Shoulder Muscles Relaxed. Kensington Turboball.
Orbit Mouse

- Vendor:
- Amazon
- www.amazon.com
The Orbit® USB/PS2 Trackball gives you the best features of a mouse and a trackball in one easy-to-use input device, so you don't have to make concessions in your computing. Turn the no-win scenario into a win-win for yourself.
Vertical Ergo Mouse

- Manufacturer:
- www.amazon.com
Efficiently relax your arm with brand new grasping way, challenge the limitation of ergonomics.
Cruise Cat Track Pad

- Manufacturer:
- www.amazon.com
Point, scroll, swipe-naturally. With intuitive, gesture-based controls, it's a snap to point, scroll and swipe your way to wherever you go on the Web and more. Plus, the large touch surface gives you plenty of room to let your fingertips do the clicking.
Glidepoint Track Pad

- Manufacturer:
- www.amazon.com
Small and portable. Withstands spills and abuse. Thin and comfortable design. One-touch scroll. Both "left" and "right" click functions can be activated by tapping on designated areas of the pad 2-Button Touch-pad with Glidepoint Technology by Cirque Double-tap and hold your finger on the pad, or hold the left button as your finger glides to grab, drag, and highlight any item on-screen.
Boomer Foot Mouse

- Manufacturer:
- dental rat
This wireless foot-operated computer mouse has mouse cursor and left/right click capabilities that gives you the full functionality of a traditional computer mouse–no hands required!
PC Eye Go with a laptop or tablet computer

- Manufacturer:tobiidynavox
- www.tobiidynavox.com
The PCEye Go is a peripheral eye tracker that replaces the standard mouse and enhances computer accessibility with the speed, power and accuracy of gaze interaction.
Wave Wireless Switch-Adapted Trackball

- Manufacturer:
- AbleNet Inc.
- Ablenetinc.com
Wave features an oversized trackball that requires only the slightest touch. Color-coded buttons allow for left/right clicks and drag lock. Wave also features two switch jacks for alternative access.
3M™ Wired Ergonomic Mouse, Small, EM 500GPS

- Manufacturer:
- 3M
- www.3m.com
The 3M keeps your hand and wrist at a neutral angle, while the mouse works as a regular mouse. For right-handed users.
TobiiDynavox PC Eye Mobile

- Manufacturer:
- TobiiDynaVox
- www.tobiidynavox.com
Surface Pro Tablet with PC Eye for eye gaze access. Contact TobiiDynavox for support.
n-Abler Joystick

- Manufacturer:
- Enablemart
- www.enablemart.com
Specifically designed to address the needs of computer users with limited hand control, motor skill difficulties, poor hand-eye co-ordination, lack of manual dexterity and involuntary muscle spasms. The n-ABLER Joystick emulates a computer mouse but, with fingertip control and the need for only minimal hand movement, reduces wrist and elbow fatigue, requires far less effort and is less tiring. The joystick requires only a light touch which, together with the function buttons, makes for easy navigation, selection and manipulation of objects on the computer screen.