Writing stick for computer

Simple mouth stick can be used for pocket calculators and certain computer functions (pressing multiple keys) – suitable for persons without active hand function

User types on computer with mouth stick

User types on computer with mouth stick

The writing stick is made from a flower peg. A rubber button sits on one end; a mouth portion on the other end is made of a plexiglas plate covered in soft leather. A key ring is glued right below the mouth section. The writing stick is stored in a holder on the computer desk; the holder is made of orthosis material.

Users comments
The user can use the key ring to pick up the stick. He uses the stick when he wants to use a pocket calculator and for pressing multiple keys on the computer.

He also has a voice-controlled computer interface that makes it easier to use the computer.

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User’s home services staff

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The user

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The user

User types on computer with mouth stick (close-up)

User types on computer with mouth stick

Writing stick in holder on the edge of the desk

Writing stick in holder

User removes writing stick from holder with the help of the key ring by inserting the little finger into the key ring.

User removes writing stick from holder with the help of the key ring

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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