- Age: 9
- Media use at home – Type: Tablet
- Media use at home – Frequency: ★★★
- Current use assistive technology: Tablet
- Diagnose: dyspraxia
Katherine was born with 1P36 Deletion. The most relevant symptoms are hypotonia and muscle shortening in the upper limbs. Lives with her parents. She really likes playing with music and cause-effect toys. She is a willing girl who likes to interact with others.
Capacities to support
She has difficulties with fine motor skills, manipulating objects in a global way.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Chester mouse
Description A small computer mouse with no scroll wheel, about half the size of a standard mouse with one large green button that serves as the left-click. Helps young users or anyone just learning mouse skills understand what the left button does on a mouse without the fear of opening menus, etc. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/chester-mouse/) Manuals […]
Big Mack switch
Description The BIGmack is a simple communicator that has lots of uses! Record up to a 2 minute message and press the large activation surface for playback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/ Indicative price: $ 135.00 Instruction/information video
Eye control
Description The eye control function makes it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze. This means, when you are reading, you can move from page to page using the pupils of your eyes. Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Start Menu > Settings > Ease of Access > Eye control […]
Big Red
Description The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Included are red, blue, yellow, and green […]
Xbox Adapted Controller
Description The Xbox Adapted Controller is primarily designed to meet the needs of gamers with limited mobility. It is a unified hub for devices that helps make gaming more accessible. It can be perfectly used as a hub/switch to connect alternative buttons for general computer use. Almost any input signal from the computer can be […]
Libra 90 IONE
Description The iOne LIBRA 90 is an ergonomic trackball device. It has an 51mm opto-mechanical trackball, three standard mouse buttons for control, high reliable micro-switches, removable wrist pad and a ps/2 and USB-adapter. (source: http://shop.ione-europe.com/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=20) Manuals – no manuals available Where to find & pricing http://shop.ione-europe.com/product_info.php?products_id=20 Indicative price: 29,90 euro Instruction/information video – no videos […]
She cannot use both hands at the same time.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Focus assist
Description Focus assist allows you to avoid distracting notifications when you need to stay focused, and is set by default to activate automatically under certain conditions. (source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-focus-assist-on-or-off-in-windows-10-5492a638-b5a3-1ee0-0c4f-5ae044450e09) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Start Menu > Settings > System > Focus assist Free Instruction/information video
Dark Mode
Description Dark mode is a view that is easy on the eyes and helps you to focus more on your work. Dark mode uses a dark color scheme that works system wide. (source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208976) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Mac: Apple menu > System Preferences > General > Light, Dark or […]
She has difficulty in extending her upper limbs and, therefore, is unable to reach objects.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Big Mack switch
Description The BIGmack is a simple communicator that has lots of uses! Record up to a 2 minute message and press the large activation surface for playback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/bigmack/ Indicative price: $ 135.00 Instruction/information video
Permobil Compact Joystick Lite
Description The Compact Joystick Lite provides a light force, reduced throw option in a compact package making it ideal for chin control applications. It also includes ports for remote on/off and mode functions.Windows Speech Recognition makes using a keyboard and mouse optional. You can control your PC with your voice and dictate text instead.(source: www.permobil.com/en-au/products/accessories/drive-controls/permobil-compact-joystick-lite) […]
Eye control
Description The eye control function makes it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze. This means, when you are reading, you can move from page to page using the pupils of your eyes. Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Start Menu > Settings > Ease of Access > Eye control […]
Mini Joystick with Push
Description Four switches are activated by moving the joystick in four directions. The fifth is activated by pressing down on the joystick shaft. Two tips included: flexible rubber and hard plastic. Tactile and auditory feedback. (source: https://www.ablenetinc.com/mini-joystick-with-push/) Manuals – no manuals available Where to find & pricing https://www.ablenetinc.com/mini-joystick-with-push/ Indicative price: 355 dollar Instruction/information video – […]
Big Red
Description The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Included are red, blue, yellow, and green […]
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