SPECIALISED

DEVICES

Zaria Blake, Maya Ellis, Laveena Hall,

Ashley Martin and Abigail Wright
What are specialised devices? Braille
Specialised devices are the devices that Mouse
enable disabled people, developers, trainers
and presenters to use computers/interfaces
in ways that would not otherwise be A piece of equipment that connects to the
possible, and in ways that maximise the computer. It reads the text and presents it to
usability of computers/interfaces. For the user via a refreshable Braille display.
example, specialised devices help and allow
disabled people to use computers more
efficiently.

Puff
Suck
Switch
The input device above is a braille This kind of switch allows users to suck or puff
keyboard, A braille Keyboard is a specialist down a tube in order to activate a switch which is
input device that allows the user to type and connected to the computer.
enter text or instructions for the computer.
 Foot
Mouse
A foot mouse can be used by a person who
has limited or no use in their upper arms to
navigate through software programs
Segment One
Used to control the cursor.
Segment Two
Used to click the mouse or to select shortcuts.
Eye
Typer
This is used by people who cannot use a hand or foot
operated mouse.
A camera is mounted onto the computer and it is set to
focus on the user's eye. The camera determines where
the user is looking and monitors movements made by
the eye.

Most foot mice include straps that help to hold

the device in place on the foot during use and a
long cable that runs from the mouse and plugs
into the computer via a USB port.

HelpiKey
Customizable adaptive keyboard for people
with learning and motor difficulties. It is also
beneficial for people with visual or cognitive
challenges. In addition to five available
overlays, the keyboard can also be
programmed to store five further personalized
layouts.
Eye tracking systems track eye movement, using it
to plot the position of the cursor on the screen.
Dwelling on a location triggers a ‘click’. This can
be used to control programmes as well as to type
when used with the on-screen keyboard.
Tracking eye movement means that the cursor does
not need to be driven around the screen and so is
typically much faster than head movement
tracking. Initially designed for use by people with
very limited movement, eye tracking hardware and
software is now relatively inexpensive and can
present an interesting alternative for people
experiencing temporary or situational disabilities;
for example, a parent could hold their baby and
still be able to interact with their computer.

Expanded
Keyboard
The Maltron expanded keyboard is designed
to assist people with cerebral palsy and to
provide better access for physically disabled
and visually impaired users. A metal keyguard
helps to prevent accidental key presses and
protects against any impact damage.
Head/Stick
Keyboard
Maltron also produce a keyboard for
people with no use of their hands. The
head /mouth stick keyboard has a shape
and layout to match natural head
movement and minimise the amount of
movement needed from the stick.
Augmented and
Alternative Electronic
Communication Magnifiers

Also called a digital magnifier or an

electronic reading aid for people with
severe visual impairment who cannot be
helped using an ordinary magnifying
Allows users to communicate with those glass.
around them without speaking. Most common
AAC devices are high tech and allow
communication with a press of a button
Assistive
Technologies
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