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Overview

Standard Keyboards

Compact Keyboards

Ergonomic Keyboards

Mini Keyboards

Enlarged Keyboards

Cordless Keyboards

3-D Keyboards

Portable Notetakers

Keyboard Layouts

Mini Keyboards

These reduced keyboards have keys in closely arranged order. They are helpful for students with significant weakness or a limited range of motion in their hands or arms. They can be used with head or mouth pointers. A stylus is often used in place of fingers.

Examples

MacMini or WinMini ( TASH International, Inc.)
WinMiniThis small keyboard is activated with minimal force. Use with fingers or pointers. It includes all keys and mouse commands. Layout options have QWERTY or Frequency-of-Use choices where the most frequently used letters are placed toward the center of the keyboard. (Mac, PC)

 

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In the Classroom

The Magic Wand Keyboard (In Touch Systems)
The Magic Wand KeyboardThe Magic Wand provides both keyboard and mouse control with only slight hand or head motion. It acts as both the computer keyboard and mouse, and requires no strength and little dexterity. Read our example of a student who successfully used the Magic Wand Keyboard.

Free loans are available through the company. (Mac, PC)

 

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