Sid,
I'm glad that others suggested head mouse as access, as we are not simply
one-trick ponies on this listserv! Regarding the headmouse, there are
several
things to keep in mind:
1. there are several different 'head pointer' technologies in existence,
and
they are not alike; our favorite for many people has been the Head Mouse
from
Origin Instruments. Others like the Tracker from Madenta. There are others
as
well.
2. use of a head mouse has to be combined with (a) meaningful activities on
the computer, including workable 'targets' (e.g., large enough and
meaningful), (b) an effective way to click, double-click, etc.
3. use of a head mouse often requires significant training, over time, as
it
is an entirely new means of access; people who have not controlled their
heads in this manner before often can learn to with practice. (However,
some
can't, so that needs to be acknowledged as well).
Nonetheless, I think speech recognition is probably worth a look, although
your client may need discrete functionality.
Bob Follansbee
Project Co-Director, Speaking to Write
In a message dated 11/30/99 4:23:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
owner-spk2wrt@phoenix.edc.org writes:
> I tried a head mouse with an on-screen keyboard and we didn't really have
> much success with that. In response to this message I did get a note
from
> another quadriplegic who uses Voice Direct and he suggested macros for
the
> commonly used functions. We are going to try that this weekend and I'll
let
> you know how it goes.
>
> Sid Schipper <sidinsd@ixpres.com>
>
> > Sid:
> > Have you explored the use of alternative access for when voice is
unable
> to
> > be heard. Most of the individuals with significant physical
disabilities
> > that I work with have alternative acess. Use of a head mouse with an
> > on-screen keyboard or use of morse code for input often is a more
> reliable
> > and faster input method than voice for some of these individuals.
> >
> > Paula Walser
> > pwalser@cesa6.k12.wi.us
>
>
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