Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
Mike, You are most welcome. If the teacher has more questions, you or the teacher can write me off list. If you do not have my e-mail, let me know. Annette -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 8:42 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard 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 Here is a link to some information, but there is a chance that it is outdated.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
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
You aren't the first person to make that error, and probably won't be the last. We give people the benefit of the doubt at first, thank you for changing. -Original Message- From: Randall Mosley Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 8:53 PM To: jaws-users-list Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard 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 Sta
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
Hi Randall, Looks good here. Thanks much. Take care. Mike Sent from my iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Randall Mosley To: jaws-users-list Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard 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 on
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
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, >>> &g
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
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 combin
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
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
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, > >
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
Please top post your messages in the future. -Original Message- From: Randall Mosley Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 9:40 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com 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
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 go
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
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/
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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
Hi, dragon by Nuance mayben? Regards, Jos -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] Namens LeDon Verzonden: dinsdag 14 februari 2017 18:08 Aan: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Onderwerp: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard I am sorry, I don't know anything about a onehanded keyboard. But there is a program that may help this boy, if he is sighted, Now for some unknown reason, I can't think of the name of the program now. But the software can let the boy control his computer with his voice. It is a pretty good program. It will control Jaws and most other things he wishes to do on the computer. He can search for webpages, read the pages, fill in blanks and most everything that he wants just using his voice and a microphone. I am sorry that I can't remember the name of the software just now. But I am sure that others will know and if you think that this will help just ask for the name of the program and I am sure someone will tell you. I tried to use the program and it worked really good. But as I can't see at all It was limited for me. But if the user can make out the screen I think that it would be a great boon to the user. Good luck in trying to help this boy. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 8:03 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
I think the program is called Dragon Naturally Speaking. Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of LeDon Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 11:08 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard I am sorry, I don't know anything about a onehanded keyboard. But there is a program that may help this boy, if he is sighted, Now for some unknown reason, I can't think of the name of the program now. But the software can let the boy control his computer with his voice. It is a pretty good program. It will control Jaws and most other things he wishes to do on the computer. He can search for webpages, read the pages, fill in blanks and most everything that he wants just using his voice and a microphone. I am sorry that I can't remember the name of the software just now. But I am sure that others will know and if you think that this will help just ask for the name of the program and I am sure someone will tell you. I tried to use the program and it worked really good. But as I can't see at all It was limited for me. But if the user can make out the screen I think that it would be a great boon to the user. Good luck in trying to help this boy. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 8:03 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] 1 Handed Keyboard
I am sorry, I don't know anything about a onehanded keyboard. But there is a program that may help this boy, if he is sighted, Now for some unknown reason, I can't think of the name of the program now. But the software can let the boy control his computer with his voice. It is a pretty good program. It will control Jaws and most other things he wishes to do on the computer. He can search for webpages, read the pages, fill in blanks and most everything that he wants just using his voice and a microphone. I am sorry that I can't remember the name of the software just now. But I am sure that others will know and if you think that this will help just ask for the name of the program and I am sure someone will tell you. I tried to use the program and it worked really good. But as I can't see at all It was limited for me. But if the user can make out the screen I think that it would be a great boon to the user. Good luck in trying to help this boy. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 8:03 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/
