I would rec that you start trialing dwell software, a very functional program can be downloaded for free here.  http://www.polital.com/pnc/

 

If you really just want to switch activate the mouse click I often recommend against a USB switch activated mouse as they are always tending to move on me. I prefer a direct switch interface such as the hitch from Ablenet http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Computer-Access/Hitch . I really like the stealth switch as it gives me the option to activate macros. http://www.stealthswitchat.com/

 

 

Ed Hitchcock OT/L

Technology Center

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

312-238-2997

xxxxxx@ric.org

 

 

From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Alisa Brownlee
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 10:38 AM
To: National ALS Association AT Listserv
Subject: FW: computer access

 

I received the following email from a PALS looking for assistance.  I asked if I could share with the group and he agreed.  He’d appreciate any ideas folks have.

Thanks,

 

From: chuck6277@aol.com [mailto:chuck6277@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 11:39 AM
To: Alisa Brownlee
Subject: Re: computer access

 

I type and navigate online using an onscreen keyboard, moving a mouse with my right hand, and tapping my laptop's mouse buttons with a knuckle on my left hand. I need an inexpensive alternative to using the mouse buttons on the laptop (at least a left click; right click option would be a bonus). I'd prefer some kind of switch(es).  It would need to be compatible with Windows 7 and Google Chrome.

 

Holding the mouse can also be difficult at times and my speech is too unclear for voice recognition.

 

Here is how I currently type: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FETEocqc4c .  Any suggestions?

 

 

 

Chuck Morris

 

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