Mouse Alternatives
Easy-to-use alternatives for the computer mouse
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• | Increase accessibility of computer activities |
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Separate buttons for mouse clicks and dragging allow pupils to accomplish tasks they couldn't perform with a standard mouse. |
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• | Facilitate development of literacy skills and eye-hand coordination Pupils can write with on-screen keyboards such as Discover:Screen or Clicker. |
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• | Improve retention of learning |
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Pupils are able to focus on learning activities without the distraction and frustration of a standard mouse. |
by Traxys
Pupils with disabilities often have difficulties with standard computer mouse devices that
can prevent them from accessing literacy activities on the computer. With rollerballs or joysticks, teachers have an access intervention that is very similar to the standard mouse but with enough adaptations and options to meet pupils' needs. Traxys devices have separate buttons for mouse clicks and dragging. A red light indicates the drag button is active. When pressure is released, the mouse cursor does not drift on-screen. Removable fingerplate helps pupils locate and target buttons.
| Rollerball II Has new coloured buttons for click and drag. Ball is 64mm and easy to roll. Includes three switch-jacks so switches can perform button functions. This new model is for both Windows and Macintosh computers using the PS/2 and USB connections. |  |
| Roller Plus II More adaptive controls, with buttons for click, double click, drag, horizontal/vertical movement and cursor speed control. Requires only 64 gm. pressure for the buttons. Ball is 64 mm. This new model is for both Windows and Macintosh computers using the PS/2 and USB connections. |  |
| Rollerball II | DS509161WBUK | £99.00 |
| Roller Plus II | DS509216WBUK | £259.00 |
| Roller Joystick II | DS509162WBUK | £189.00 |
| Joystick Plus II | DS509217WBUK | £289.00 |
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