However, there are times when I need to input data in other ways. So I've tried onscreen keyboard software, word prediction software and, more recently, a headpointer.
The headpointer I bought cost a few hundred dollars and extends from my chin down to the keyboard.
It was a "no brainer" investment since it can be used to turn the pages on the few magazines I really really want to read, like the daily readings in Magnificat. (If magazines and books are available, scanned, online like bookshare, I read them on my computer but some-alas- are not.)
While I was training with the headpointer (truly a last resort I thought but hey it works) , I came across another idea. They now have electronic headpointers. So while I was talking about those with my OT, I did some googling and found -
the Lomak keyboard.
This is fairly new and can be operated either with an electronic mouse via hand or - voila- through an electronic headpointer which is included. (It ought to be!) Basically, you point the device (mouse or headpointer) at a key and then you confirm the proper key before it inputs to avoid inaccuracy. This may sound slow, but after using the headpointer, I realize I spend more time correcting errors than inputting - so the confirm function made sense to me. More importantly it's portable and can be moved to any PC or Mac desktop or laptop. It also works in all software programs and is not limited as some devices are to certain programs on your computer.
It's pricey - found one for 1800 dollars at infogrip (if you need one that's the best deal I found - again I have no connection to any sellers- click above for link).
It goes on the wish list.
Meanwhile, I have to practice with the headpointer anyhow.
1 comment:
Look at all the pretty colors! You quads have all the fun. But it sounds like you're zeroing in on what you need which is good.
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