On 2/16/17, Randall Mosley <mustangma...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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/ >> >
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