In this section, we will discuss problems related to:
| Problem | Strategy/Solution |
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| Reaching all of the keys on a keyboard [find all keyboard entry products - assistivetech.net] |
Minimize required reach
Eliminate required reach
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| Moving the mouse around on the table [find all mouse/cursor movement products - assistivetech.net] |
Minimize required reach
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Pressing down on the buttons on the keyboard or mouse [find all keyboard entry products - assistivetech.net] | Reduce or eliminate activation force
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Targeting the desired key (only) [find all keyboard entry products - assistivetech.net] | Enlarge or differentiate targets
Reduce sensitivity of controls
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Hitting two keys at the same time [find all keyboard entry products - assistivetech.net] | Eliminate bi-manual control
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Typing at the required rate [find all keyboard entry products - assistivetech.net] | Reduce number of keys that must be hit
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| Typing / mousing (multiple issues) [find all keyboard entry products - assistivetech.net] |
Eliminate hands use
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