Adapted mouse

Trackball mouse controlled with mouth and lips – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Helena with trackball mouse against her lips. The mouse buttons are fitted with small pieces of hard plastic (like credit cards).

Helena controls the mouse

Helena controls the mouse with her mouth and lips. She uses an adapted trackball mouse. The mouse buttons are fitted with small pieces of hard plastic (like a credit card) and also controlled with the lips. The mouse sits on a mounting plate, see associated tip.

Model: Trackman Marble

Made by
Logitech, logitechg.com/en-us (mouse), Helena’s husband (adaptation) (last checked March 2020)

Purchased from
Computer store

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
Helena’s husband’s

Close-up of trackball mouse. The mouse buttons are fitted with small pieces of hard plastic (like credit cards).

Adapted trackball mouse in holder

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Author: Helena

Helena bor tillsammans med sin make och två tonårsbarn i en villa. Hon arbetar 75%. Sedan födsel har hon en sjukdom (spinal muskelatrofi) motsvarande en hög ryggmärgsskada. Hon har personlig assistans dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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