[Athen] Computer mice for tremors

[Dan Comden]

Two simple and quick solutions for immediate access:
1. If the tremors are just on the dominant side, it's usually not too
difficult to learn to use the other hand for most tasks, including mouse
control.

2. Use the numeric keypad as a mouse. "MouseKeys" is what it was called in
prior versions of windows, but typing the same into the Win start menu will
also get you there. If a typical laptop is primary device, then and
external keyboard or numeric keypad may be needed.

If the tremoring makes hitting keys accurately difficult, a keyguard may
also be needed.

-*- Dan



On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 2:14 PM Eckelberry, Robin <Robin.Eckelberry at ppcc.edu>
wrote:


> Hi ATHEN!

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> I am working with a student who is R-hand dominant and would like to

> continue using R-hand to interact with the computer. It is a Windows 11.

> The R-hand has recently developed an intention tremor.

>

> Filter keys can assist to prevent accidental double-tapping of keys on the

> keyboard, but I am not sure what free options exist to prevent accidental

> double-tapping of a mouse.

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> I see based on a Google search that some mice have been developed that

> have filters for tremor-induced actions, such as shaking the mouse or

> clicking more than intended.

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> Has anyone had experience with these mice or other options?

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> Thanks!

>

> Robin

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-*- Dan Comden                       danc at uw.edu <danc at washington.edu>
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