Tag Archives: cerebral palsy

Quick note: Wireless/Bluetooth Kensington Expert trackball

Posted on January 15, 2017 by hand2mouth

Someone asked about typing on a tablet with a trackball. Until dwell clicking gets the bugs worked out (Therapy Box’s Mouse Trak) or doesn’t require specialized purchases (Unique Perspectives’ Dwell Click), your best bet is something like a switch-adapted L-trac … Continue reading →

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Mobility aid review: MTip crutch tip

Posted on October 28, 2016 by hand2mouth

Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review. I’ve come to think of crutch tips as shoes, since the stick parallels the leg; this is particularly true for people who use two crutches and/or swing … Continue reading →

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King’s Quest 3 Redux: Point-and-click/switch access goes retro

Posted on June 11, 2013 by hand2mouth

I can’t really play computer games outside of interactive fiction. That’s all right, though; I’m a word person, and playing the contemporary games reminds me of playing things like Moonmist vicariously on my neighbor’s Tandy. I was also interested in … Continue reading →

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Mobility aid review: Crutcheze AirFlex forearm crutch cuff covers

Posted on May 7, 2013 by hand2mouth

A while ago, I switched from regular Crutcheze cuff pads to their newer Air Flex. The Air Flex padding is much more comfortable for me. The fabric itself is thick, so it feels like the whole cuff is cushioned; I … Continue reading →

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Millennial forearm crutch update

Posted on September 30, 2011 by hand2mouth

So it’s been about a year since I got my stick, and I’ve been using it heavily on concrete for the last half. Overall, I’m pleased with the way it’s held up.

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Strongarm cane review: OW!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by hand2mouth

So I’m back, I think — my health went to hell for a bit, off and on. There are times the weakness or stiffness is bad enough that I feel weird even moving around my apartment, but it seemed like … Continue reading →

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Mobility aid review: Tornado Rain Tip crutch tip

Posted on March 29, 2011 by hand2mouth

As I was saying, I’ve been doing a fair bit of long walking. That means my forearm crutch as well as my body is getting some more wear. So in addition to modifying my grip with the Bionic arthritis glove, … Continue reading →

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Atec Ultra Light switch review: nearly painless

Posted on January 18, 2011 by hand2mouth

IMPORTANT: if you can avoid it, don’t buy this switch from EnableMart. They charge double what other sites do. After returning a bad adjustable pressure switch, I decided to try another kind. This one is working better: an Atec Ultra … Continue reading →

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Traxsys adjustable switch review: a medium

Posted on January 9, 2011 by hand2mouth

A short review of a small product. The idea of the Traxsys “Joggle” adjustable pressure switch is exactly what it sounds like: twist the lid of the switch (which resembles nothing so much as a primary colored chocolate covered Oreo) … Continue reading →

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Assistive technology goes mainstream: switch adapted Kensington Expert trackball

Posted on December 30, 2010 by hand2mouth

A bit ago I received the new trackball from Turning Point Technology: a switch adapted Kensington Expert. It will be primarily for work use, in conjunction with Edgeless and whichever onscreen keyboard I have available.

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