Mouse Alternatives, Don Johnston Ltd.

Mouse Alternatives
Easy-to-use alternatives for the computer mouse

• Increase accessibility of computer activities
Separate buttons for mouse clicks and dragging allow pupils to accomplish tasks they couldn't perform with a standard mouse.

• Facilitate development of literacy skills and eye-hand coordination
Pupils can write with on-screen keyboards such as Discover:Screen or Clicker.

• Improve retention of learning
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 64 mm 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.

Roller Joystick II
Functions like a standard joystick, with new coloured buttons for click and drag. The joystick is 76 mm high. Note: joystick not designed to withstand severe blows. Includes three jacks so switches can perform button functions. This new model is for both Windows and Macintosh computers using the PS/2 and USB connections. Also comes with interchangeable SoftKnob and T-bar joystick handles.

Joystick Plus II
Buttons control click, double click, drag, horizontal/vertical movement and speed (5 different speed options are available). Requires only 64 gm. pressure for the buttons. The joystick is 76 mm. high. Note: joystick not designed to withstand severe blows. This new model is for both Windows and Macintosh computers using the PS/2 and USB connections. Also comes with interchangeable SoftKnob and T-bar joystick handles.

---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- PS/2 / USB ---- Price
Rollerball II ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- DS509161WBUK ---- £99.00
Roller Plus II ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ---- ---- DS509216WBUK ---- £259.00
Roller Joystick II ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- - ---- ---- DS509162WBUK ---- £189.00
Joystick Plus II ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- DS509217WBUK ---- £289.00
Prices exclude VAT and carriage.