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Computers / Technology

Determined2Heal Tips:

  • Search the Internet using Froogle to sort through the least expensive computer/technology on the Internet. click here

  • Search the Internet using many different word choices

  • If you are on Social Security sign up for a vocational program, click here, every state has a vocational program

  • Computers/technology changes every month. As time goes on new and improved products come on to the market, making older products less expensive. Keep this in mind when you are shopping.

Voice Activation / Other Software
Microphone Devices
Mouse Devices
Keyboards
Accessing the Computer from Bed
Computer Accessories

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 9Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a voice activated software program. As fast as you can speak, the software program is able to translate your vocalized words into written words. This software allows physically disabled individuals the opportunity to use their voice to control and access the majority of all Microsoft software programs. There are many special features on the Professional Edition to make one’s voice even more powerful, example adding voice commands. I’ve programmed my Dragon NaturallySpeaking program to interpret the words “my e-mail address” as determined2heal@aol.com The Professional Edition is the best program out there for the disabled community when it comes to voice activation software.

 

“Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 9 is section 508 certified, and offers complete hands-free use of the PC for users with disabilities. Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 9 also includes optional tools for network deployments, such as support for Citrix thin clients.”
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9  
Kurzweil 3000This software is perfect for school and reading books. After scanning or downloading books on the Internet this software program reads the words out loud with a large selection of voices to choose from. You can also take notes, highlight, view pictures, or find words on any page.This is a must-have software program.

 

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They are thousands of regular computer headsets, search the Internet to find which one is right for you
GN 9120 Flex Wireless Headset Premium PackageWith the flip of the switch you can change from speaking on the computer to talking on the telephone. Through wireless technology you can roam throughout your house and talk on the telephone. GN 9120 Flex Wireless Headset Premium Package 13330.jpg
GN 9350 Wireless Headset Premium Package This is the newer version of the GN series of wireless headsets. With the flip of the switch you can change from speaking on the computer to talking on the telephone. Through wireless technology you can roam throughout your house and talk on the telephone. GN 9350 Wireless Headset Premium Package 13401.jpg
There are thousands of computer microphones, search the Internet to find which one is right for you Computer Microphones
There are thousands of microphones to choose from, search the Internet to find which one is right for you  
There are very few Balanced Spring Microphone Arms and Desk Mount Microphone Stands, search the Internet to find which one is right for you  
There are thousands of Boom Microphone Stand, search the Internet to find which one is right for you  

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Expert Mouse WirelessThis mouse is made by Kensington. It is a wireless trackball mouse with four buttons that can control whatever you tell them to. The ball in the middle controls the direction of the mouse on the screen. I set my mouse buttons with the bottom left as my clicker, bottom right as my right-click, top left as my drag which with the click of the body holds the body down so that you can drag different objects or highlight words, and lastly the top right but in a use as a double click which double clicks the screen with one click.

 

Export MouseThis mouse is made by Kensington. It is a trackball mouse with four buttons that can control whatever you tell them to. The ball in the middle controls the direction of the mouse on the screen. I set my mouse buttons with the bottom left as my clicker, bottom right as my right-click, top left as my drag which with the click of the body holds the body down so that you can drag different objects or highlight words, and lastly the top right but in a use as a double click which double clicks the screen with one click.
You can get a lap tray pretty much at any container store or grocery store Café Tray, Buff
Dycem nonslip plastic  I use dycem with so many daily activities. I consider dycem to be my third hand. Whatever you put on it sticks to it. It does not leave any sticky residue and is washable which is a plus because I use it underneath my plates when eating.

 

Bulk Roll Matting
Smart-Nav AT Hands Free Mouse“Head Tracking technology is a device transmitting a signal from atop the computer monitor (or laptop), and tracking a reflector placed on the user’s head or eyeglasses.  

This hands free cursor control system is an assistive technology breakthrough for people with ALS, spinal cord injuries, and other people with disabilities who require a hands free keyboard and mouse alternative.

NaturalPoint in use

  • Real time head tracking
  • Built in dwell clicking
  • Switch clicking capability
  • On-screen virtual keyboard
  • Compatibility with all recent windows platforms

• Fully customizable software”

 

Jouse2
Joystick-Operated Mouth Controlled USB Mouse The all new Jouse 2 is now based on USB technology. This provides much easier configuration and cross platform compatibility. 		Mouse button activations can be made with the sip and puff switches built into the Jouse2. Typing and other keyboard functions can be achieved through an on-screen keyboard.
QuadJoy Mouse Basic Unit Quad Joy, Sip N Puff mouth control joystick

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Large Key Computer Keyboards
There are hundreds of wireless keyboards to choose from, search the Internet to find which one is right for you  

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Bedside table

Over bed table with LCD screenMore Info Coming Soon!!!  

My state vocational program built this for me for my school work.

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USB Blast R-1000 Phone Recorder  ”Record phone calls and voicemail messages directly to your PC from any phone or phone system. You can even record room conversations, via the USB Blast’s built-in microphone.” USB Blast R-1000 Phone Recorder 11040.jpg
Clamp and Mouthsticks  ”The 5/8″ diameter non-scratch plastic disc attaches firmly to lap tray, desk or table. 14″ flexible tube forms to any position. Holds 3 mouth sticks (not included). Latex free.” Clamp-On Docking Station

Determined2heal’s related sections:

Accessible Computer Desks click here

Microsoft provides a list of 96 assisted technology products click here

Determined2heal explores assistive technology click here

Keyboard Shortcuts When Using Windows click here

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