Keyboard Alternatives

• Assistiveware.com  http://www.assistiveware.com/
  Offers KeyStrokes and TouchStrokes, virtual on-screen keyboard software for Mac computers, touchscreens and tablets.
• Gus! Access Keyboard  http://www.gusinc.com/accessbrd.html
  Onscreen keyboard with switch/scanning capability. Feature-packed.
• Windows XP On-screen Keyboard  http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsxp/oskturnonuse.htm
  Microsoft Windows XP instructions for using its built-in on-screen keyboard.

Mouse Alternatives

• MouseTool  http://www.mousetool.com
  Ergonomic mouse tool software that clicks the mouse for you. This highly recommended software is available for Windows and Linux. Free!
• RSIGuard  http://www.rsiguard.com
  Combination software for mouse clicking, rest break reminders, tracking and reporting, and more. Created to manage repetitive strain injury. By Goldtouch Technologies, Inc.
• SmartClick  http://www.rjcooper.com/smartclick/
  Ergonomic mouse tool software that clicks the mouse for you. Similar to MouseTool above except for Macs.

Resources

Listed below are links to companies or sites with a range of alternative mouse and keyboard devices, tutorials, and related.

• Gus Communications  http://www.gusinc.com/
  A full line of assistive technology products, including alternative devices for keyboards and mice.
• Microsoft Step-by-Step Tutorials  http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/
  Links to Microsoft's Accessibility tutorials for on-screen keyboards, mouse alternatives and hotkeys, and more for all their products.
• RJ Cooper & Associates  http://www.rjcooper.com
  This company offers a variety of alternative devices for the mouse, keyboard, trackballs, joysticks, and other computer needs, such as head control devices, switches, alternative mice and keyboard devices, and more.

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