Shortcuts to the user’s favorite websites
The user controls the computer using WiVik and an adapted mouse (see associated tip) and WiVik. WiVik is a virtual keyboard that is displayed on the computer screen that makes it possible to write in any computer program using a mouse other or other pointing device.
WiVik also supports word prediction and abbreviation expansion.
Dictionaries for several languages are included: English (3 versions), French, Spanish and Swedish. It is also possible to create new glossaries.
Users comments
The user, who previously used a mouth stick, is very satisfied with WiVik. When surfing online he uses shortcuts to quickly access his favorite websites, such as AIK hockey.
Purchased from
In Sweden: rehabmodul.se (senast kontrollerad July 2020)
Paid for by
County Council
Editors comments
Today there are several on-screen keybords available, for example spinalistips.se/en/tip-on-screen-keyboard
User using Wivik (video)
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