Modified keyboard

Simple keyboard modifications make it easier for people with impaired hand function


Modified keyboard and its use (video)

A Plexiglas sheet sits on the “up” and “down” arrow keys. This serves as a lever and enables the user to quickly scroll up and down. A map pin sits on the Plexiglas sheet which helps the user to grasp the keyboard and put it in the correct position (see video).

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Modified keyboard

Modified keyboard

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Author: Ragge

Ragge bor ihop med hustru i en villa. Han sysselsätter sig med att utveckla idéer som underlättar vardagen för honom och andra, inget betalt arbete. Han skadade sig 1973 och har en hög tetraplegi. Han har delvis armfunktion i båda armar men använder i stort sätt enbart höger armen som han kan styra bättre. Med vänster armen håller han i sig för att hålla balansen. Han har hemtjänst 27 timmar i veckan. Avliden 2016.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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