Hello David and Mike, Thanks for informing me of what I did wrong in posting. As that was my very first post here I was not sure of what I was doing. Hopefully this post is done correctly. My apologies and thanks again for informing me.
On 2/15/17, David Ferrin <ow...@jaws-users.com> wrote: > It is in fact a list rule that we try and enforce stringently. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike B. > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:24 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard > > Hi Randall, > > Thank you very much for this information. I've got to tell you that I > almost didn't get it because your information was at the bottom of the > thread, & I usually don't look that hard for replies. It is suggested, & > could be a list rule, that all replies are to be top posted. In the future > please put your reply at the top of the message to insure that'll be read. > I'm not trying to be a jerk, but when replies are at the bottom of messages > they are seldom read. > Take care. > Mike > Sent from my iBarstool. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Randall Mosley > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 6:40 PM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard > > > On 2/14/17, Mike B. <mb69ma...@charter.net> wrote: >> Hi Annette, >> >> Thank you very much for all this information. I will send this to the >> list >> >> member that's assisting in helping this particular disability teacher >> acquire the necessary info for her student. >> Take care. >> Mike >> Sent from my iBarstool. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Annette Carr >> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 4:00 PM >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard >> >> >> Hi Mike, >> >> >> >> Let me start out by saying the majority of people who have to type with >> one >> hand prefer to use the standard keyboard. They shift their hand from the >> traditional "home row" position to the letters F, G, H & I. They then >> just >> learn how to type with their 4 fingers from that position. If the user >> has >> small hands, there are small keyboards designed for users with smaller >> hands, or those who activate the keyboard with some type of pointer stick >> (see info below on alternative keyboards). They also find it helpful to >> turn on "Sticky Keys" which eliminates the need to hold down keys like >> the >> Shift, Control and Alt. This is part of Windows7 Ease of Access Center. >> I >> am not sure if the Insert key is included in "Sticky Keys", so I'm not >> sure >> if it will help with executing JAWS commands. Here is a link to info on >> how >> to turn on "Sticky Keys": >> >> >> >> http://www.nhs.uk/accessibilityhelp/Using-your-keyboard-one-handed-in-Window >> s-7.html#content >> >> >> >> Dragon Naturally Speaking speech to text software is an option, but if >> using >> it with JAWS it used to be that you had to use an additional piece of >> software call J-Say. At one time only the Professional version of Dragon >> worked with J-Say and JAWS. J-Say allowed JAWS and Dragon to play nicely >> together. To be honest with you, Dragon is not for everyone. >> >> >> >> There used to be a way to access a "half-QWERTTY" keyboard and other >> keyboard layouts within Microsoft Windows. Here is a link to some >> information, but there is a chance that it is outdated. >> >> https://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/altkeyboard.aspx >> >> >> >> There are a variety of alternative keyboards available. As far as I know >> there should not be any problem using JAWS with any of these keyboards >> described below. Just make sure that there is an Insert key. >> >> >> >> There are "half QWERTY" keyboards. You can read about one option, >> >> Matias Half Keyboard & Half-QWERTY 508 Keyboard >> >> http://www.matias.ca/halfkeyboard/index.php?refID=7 >> >> >> >> Another one handed keyboard is the BAT keyboard. Here is some info from >> the >> web, followed by the URL for more info. >> >> Infogrip's BAT Keyboard is a one-handed, compact input device that >> replicates all the functions of a full-size keyboard, but with greater >> efficiency and convenience. The BAT is easy to learn and use. Letters, >> numbers, commands and macros are simple key combinations, "chords," that >> you >> can master in no time. Best of all the BAT's unique ergonomic design >> reduces >> hand strain and fatigue for greater comfort and productivity. The BAT is >> the >> ultimate typing solution for persons with physical or visual impairments >> and >> is proven to increase productivity when used with graphic or desktop >> publishing software. >> >> http://www.infogrip.com/bat-keyboard.html >> >> >> >> These days there are many options for mini keyboards. I have no idea of >> the >> quality of one verses the other, but here is 1 of many examples available >> from Staples. >> >> >> AdessoR SlimTouch Mini Keyboard with Smart Card Reader and 2-Port USB >> Hub, >> Black (AKB510RB) >> >> >> Dimensions: 0.7"H x 11.2"W >> >> >> >> Ergo Vancouver has a variety of keyboards, mini, one handed, child-size, >> etc. >> >> http://www.ergovancouver.net/keyboards.htm >> >> >> >> HTH, >> >> Annette >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On >> Behalf Of Mike B. >> Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 9:03 AM >> To: Jaws-Users List >> Subject: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard >> >> >> >> Hi All, >> >> >> >> I know of someone that is attempting to teach Jaws & the computer to a >> >> child >> >> that has only 1 arm. I've done some searches for 1 handed keyboards, but >> I >> >> really don't know what to look for. Does anyone have any, or know of any >> >> information that I can pass along to this teacher, so she can get this >> >> little one going on the right path?! I've heard somewhere that it's >> >> possible to make a standard QWERTY keyboard swap, so that when after >> >> invoking a keystroke the letters swap sides, so to speak. So that if you >> >> are typing from the QWERTY side, then you invoke this keystroke, you're >> >> then >> >> typing the letters from the other side of the keyboard. All help & input >> >> will be greatly appreciated! Come on folks lets get this little one >> going >> >> on the right path! Thank y'all very much. >> >> Take care. >> >> Mike >> >> Sent from my iBarstool. >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> > > Hi Mike, > > Here is an introduction and how to section with resources from > anindividual who is actually a one handed typist: > > > http://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/howto.html > > > Randall Mosley > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
