Session Leader: Fil McIntyreSession Leader: Fil McIntyre

Computer Access Solutions

vFILS Session 3

Aims and Objectives

• Overview of technologies available for alternative physical access to computers.

• Discussion of how to assess suitability of technologies

Poll - Poll - Which technologies have you used?Which technologies have you used?

Before looking at alternative hardware see if changing settings may help:

• Pointer size• Pointer speed• Snap to

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• Enables control of mouse pointer by moving head• Clicking is achieved by ‘dwell’ or a switch

• Way of controlling input to a computer by moving eyes

• Often used for communication, but can be used for computer control

As with mice, first look at changing settings:

• Key repeat• Sticky Keys• Filter Keys

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• Size• Profile• Positioning• Keyguard

Ergonomic

1. What sources do you use to find out about Assistive Technologies?

2. What sources do you get advice from about the suitability of Assistive Technology?

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• Borrow Assistive Technology on short term loan to assess if right for student.

• Yearly fee covers unlimited loans• Pay As You Go option available• Details at www.brite.ac.uk

Session Leader: Alison CoxSession Leader: Alison Cox

vFILS Session 4