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I need help in getting something so I can use my computer. Can you help me?
Published  02/21/2007 | Rehabilitation , Common , Family | Rating:

I'm a C3-C5 Quadriplegic with very little movement. If your able to move your head there are a few products to choose from...

Here is what I use...
I use a "Headmaster" to move my mouse. It has a sip/puff switch that I use to click. I wear the headmaster just like headphones, see picture. To type I use a Onscreen Keyboard. More Information below. This is what I've used for four years now. I'm a graphic designer and use the computer a lot.

There are a few products to choose from, here is a few of my favs.

 
Mouse Pointers
Price
 My Opinion
HeadMaster
$995
 This is what I use and think is the best.
SmartNAV
$399
 I have tried the SmartNAV mouse but found it to unreliable & jumpy.

Onscreen Keyboards

Price
My Opinion
Click-N-Type
FREE
 This is what I use on my Windows machine. Very Configurable
Microsoft's Keyboard
FREE
 comes pre-installed on most computers with XP or Vista
Skeleton Key
$99
 Small compact interface
KeyStrokes
$299
 I use this keyboard on my Macintosh computer. Love It!

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