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In 2014 we came across a new venue Assistive Technology. We introduce a new device that will improve the way of living for individuals with tremors and reduced motor skills.

ADMouse

* Compatible with any Computer

* Compatible with any of the following Operating Systems
MS - Android
Apple - IOS
Linux - Ubuntu

* Plug & Play

DualMouse T

* Compatible with any Computer

* Compatible with any of the following Operating Systems
MS - Android
Apple - IOS
Linux - Ubuntu

* Plug & Play

DualMouse J

* Compatible with any Computer

* Compatible with any of the following Operating Systems
MS - Android
Apple - IOS
Linux - Ubuntu

* Plug & Play

Colortek KBRD

* Compatible with any Computer

* Compatible with any of the following Operating Systems
MS - Android
Apple - IOS
Linux - Ubuntu

* Plug & Play

ColorTek Kbrd Cover

* Compatible with any Computer

* Compatible with any of the following Operating Systems
MS - Android
Apple - IOS
Linux - Ubuntu

* Plug & Play

Colortek vs Regular Kbrd

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Clients Feedback

Dear ADMouse, let me tell you that after installing the mouse so my dad
can start using it, he began to repeat after every 5’ of using it "this is
fantastic!!!" the truth of the matter behind this is that you were right, it
change the way of living and for him accessing the computer.
Diego..

Hello, my name is Matthias and I am 36 years old and I have motor
disabilities and I am aware about the strengths of the admouse as I was
looking at your Web and your video and it is just as happens to the man
who cannot handle the common mouse and I saw that it was easy for
him the use of the admouse. The AdMouse is fabulous, changed my life
and my sitting position.
I had pain from contractures of the left shoulder and now by using this
new Mouse I change my sitting position, no more pain and I don't have
that much involuntary movements and now I can control my body. So I
would like to congratulate the people who invented this excellent device.
Matthias …..

New Adaptive Mouse:
The AdMouse!
Computer/tablet access can be difficult for people with Parkinson’s, Cerebral
Palsy, arthritis, and other physical disabilities, so at IPAT we are always looking
for new and better assistive technologies to aid in this endeavor. Recently we
tried the AdMouse, a plug’n’play mouse from Branco. This adapted pointing
device allows one to perform all of the same

IPAT-Interagency Program For Assistive Technology ← Check Link

David is a 58-year-old retired engineer living in suburban New York. He has Parkinson's disease, which makes using conventional computer peripherals challenging. David is passionate about maintaining his independence and staying connected through technology, but he finds existing solutions for computer accessibility cumbersome and inadequate.
David struggles with precise movements required to use a conventional mouse due to his Parkinson's tremors, making navigating a computer extremely frustrating and limiting his interactions online.
• Inability to perform simple tasks like clicking and dragging
• Frustration and anger from failed attempts to use the computer
• Feeling isolated because he can't easily communicate online
• Dependence on others to perform basic digital tasks
• Loss of confidence in his tech skills due to physical limitations
David wants to independently use his computer for everyday tasks like browsing the web, using email, and video chatting with his family. He aims to regain the competence and efficiency he once had in managing digital interactions.
• Greater sense of independence and autonomy
• Improved ability to connect with family and friends online
• Reduced frustration and increased satisfaction during computer use
• Renewed confidence in his tech abilities
• Enhanced quality of life by maintaining digital interactions
David currently relies on his family to help him with computer tasks, or he ends up avoiding tasks that are too difficult, resorting only to basic actions he can manage on his own.
• He has tried using large-trackball mice but found them difficult to control.
• He is aware of voice-activated software but finds it less precise for his needs.
• He knows about accessibility settings in operating systems but finds them insufficient.
• He has read about specialized assistive technology but remains unsure if they suit his specific condition.
• He is familiar with touchscreen alternatives but finds them equally challenging due to tremors.
David received an urgent email about a family event with attachments he couldn't open himself, making him realize he needed an immediate solution to stay connected and informed.
• Concern about the cost of new technology
• Skepticism about the effectiveness of alternative devices
• Fear of a long learning curve with a new device
• Uncertainty if the device will truly solve his specific problem
• Reluctance to change from familiar but ineffective methods
He contacted an AdMouse distributor that contact Us and we give him a 30 days trial device after that we was convinced that it was the solution to his ordeal and he purchase it.
We changed his way of living and what was struggling David for a long time.

Cases
Using ADMouse & Color Tec BigKey Keyboard

The first case
A middle-aged woman with mild mental retardation/moderate
and very little fine motricity in upper limbs.

The second case
A woman, similar age with motricity restricted by a stroke
that left her in a wheelchair, although with an intellectual capacity greater
than the first (college education).

Case one
Is working in the spatial location (screen) and the
correspondence of movements of the cursor at the same time working
on the intellectual stage. There were problems of travel of the screen,
with and without obstacles and then association of objects. This included
for drag-and-drop functions after four months of classes arrives to
control the basic functions of the mouse: Draw, select, activate, drag and
paint in the MSPaint program in more than satisfactory way.

Case two,
The main problem it due to the change of plane, from vertical
to the horizontal screens AdMouse, but was introduced so that she can
use your mouse while looking at the screen. With this person, in a
wheelchair and with only one arm semi-skillful we realized that we had
set the AdMouse fixed to the table, using Velcro. The first task was to
ensure that recognize the buttons on the device and to develop the touch
just to turn it on and began to recognize the times of pressure required
to achieve the shift to the desired distance.

Using ColorTec BigKey Keyboard

G. is an 8-year-old girl diagnosed with Chronic Non-Evolutionary Encephalopathy.
It presents an ataxic symptom type, requiring the assistance of an adult to perform
the different activities of here daily life. Evidence of muscle instability and weakness
at the level of the shoulder, elbow and hands.
It manages to dissociate the index finger.
She attends 4th grade, in a public school, with an integrative teacher.
Performs kinesiology therapies, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
She enjoys the interaction with others and her verbal comprehension allows her to
participate her daily life and carry out the different oral slogans proposed during
playful-communicative situations.
Her oral expression is severely compromised due to the presence of the
neuromuscular involvement of her basic motor picture and the presence of
concomitant verbal dyspraxia is suspected.
One of the fundamental objectives of its treatment is that the girl manages to
communicate in the most functional way possible with her environment: when she
wants, with whomever she wants and wherever she wants. For this, one of the goals
is to find tools that facilitate access to reading and writing and accompany it in its
acquisition process, considering that literacy provides the greatest freedom of
expression to people with important challenges in oral communication. Given its
difficulties in accessing manual typing, as well as the use of a conventional keyboard
or mouse, we proceed to evaluate and implement the use of:
This keyboard connects via USB (plug and play) to your Windows notebook in which
you have downloaded a software with Voice/Sound output.
This Software enables G. to have Voice/Sound feedback from her written
documents, allowing her to strengthen self-monitoring and self-correction.
After 2 months of treatment in an interdisciplinary way with Occupational Therapy,
Speech Therapy and its integrative teacher it is observed that the girl manages to
locate and satisfactorily press the vowels, the M and the P, being able to form
syllables with these graphemes as well as bisyllabic words with the combination of
them.
She could also type her name on the keyboard.

It is observed that in this process were of great help:
-The keys classified by colors (one color for the vowels, another for the consonants,
for the numbers, etc.) of the Colortec/Bigkey keyboard that favored the identification
and the faster location of the letters;
-The use of the finger channeler, which allowed G. to support his hand to obtain
greater stability and then with his finger press the desired key, increasing the
**accuracy in his selections and decreasing typos due to his tremors ().
This led to a decrease in situations of frustration that occurred previously when she
inadvertently pressed unwanted or several keys at the same time and encouraged
motivation in the use of this method of access by the girl; () We also used Windows'
own Accessibility Settings for the keyboard, which makes it possible to ignore
repeated keystrokes and change the repetition speed of the keyboard.
-Add the use of the communication software with output-output of voice mentioned,
which allows to have the feedback or auditory feedback of your written documents.
These support resources have given G. greater autonomy both for access to the
computer and in the process of learning literacy, giving her in turn the opportunity to
achieve a more functional communication with his environment.**

What is Assistive Technology(AT)

Assistive technology refers to any device, equipment, software, or system that is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in performing tasks, increasing their independence, and improving their overall quality of life. The goal of assistive technology is to bridge the gap between a person's abilities and the demands of their environment.

Assistive technology can support individuals with various types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, cognitive, or developmental impairments. It encompasses a wide range of tools and technologies that are tailored to meet specific needs and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
Here are some examples of assistive technology devices:
1. Mobility Aids: These include wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and scooters, which help individuals with mobility impairments to move around and navigate their environment.
2. Communication Devices: These devices assist individuals with speech or communication difficulties by providing alternative means of expression. Examples include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, speech-generating devices, and text-to-speech software.
3. Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants: These devices enhance hearing abilities for individuals with hearing impairments by amplifying sound or directly stimulating the auditory nerve.
4. Screen Readers and Screen Magnifiers: These software applications assist individuals with visual impairments by converting on-screen text into synthesized speech or by magnifying the content for better visibility.
5. Adaptive Input Devices: These devices modify computer input methods to accommodate individuals with motor impairments. Examples include alternative keyboards, switches, eye-tracking systems, and specialized mice.
6. Electronic Aids to Daily Living: These devices enable individuals with disabilities to control and interact with their environment. They can include home automation systems, environmental control units, and smart home technology.
7. Prosthetics and Orthotics: These are devices used to replace or support missing or impaired body parts, such as artificial limbs (prosthetics) or braces (orthotics).
8. Cognitive Assistive Technology: These tools help individuals with cognitive impairments to enhance their memory, organization, and task completion. Examples include reminder apps, electronic organizers, and cognitive aids for individuals with dementia.
Assistive technology is continually evolving, and new innovations are constantly being developed to address the specific needs of individuals with disabilities. The primary aim of assistive technology is to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and independence for people with disabilities in various aspects of their lives.

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