Computer workstation

Individually adapted computer workstation – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Description
Helena controls her computer using WiVik and an adapted trackball mouse, see associated tip, as well as with VoiceXpress.

WiVik is an on-screen keyboard, see also picture 2 and www.rehabmodul.se/katalogen/wivik3.html (in Swedish). The mouse sits on a holder attached to the table, see associated tip, and is operated with the mouth and lips.

VoiceXpress is a dictation program that uses voice commands to control all of the most common computer applications. After training the computer understands what is said and translates the information into letters and numbers. The more the program is used, the greater the accuracy and users can achieve 96 percent voice recognition accuracy. The text can be read aloud. Headset with microphone included. Helena bought her own microphone instead. It sits attached to the same holder as the mouse.

Authors comments
The idea and implementation for the computer workstation came from Helena and her husband. Helena is extremely satisfied. Since she can’t put on a headset by herself she is particularly satisfied with the fact that the microphone does not sit on a headset, but sits on the same holder as the mouse. Now she can begin to work without needing to ask for help.

Purchased from
Computer store, in Sweden: XnX Data AB, www.xnxdata.se (VoiceXpress); Rehabmodul AB, www.rehabmodul.se (WiVik) (last checked Febr. 2011)

Idea
Helena and her husband’s

Paid for by
The user

Editors comments
Another possibility is to use a desktop microphone, for example Logitech Desktop Microphone which has an USB-connection, see also www.logitech.com/en-us (last checked Feb 2011).

For on-screen keybord, se also www.spinalistips.se/admin.php?ID=1282&edit=1

Tip is dated from 2009

Categories for this tip
communication » use of computer, work, employment, occupation » communication at work, workplace, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4, ASIA A, B).

Related tips: 3

	Use of phone assisted by computer and modem – allows people with extensive disabilities to use a telephone independently Tip is dated from 2009.
	Mounting arm for trackball mouse By using the mounting arm the mouse comes into the right position for the user to control it by mouth – suitable for people with extensive disabilities. Tip is dated from 2009.
	Adapted mouse Trackball mouse controlled with mouth and lips – suitable for people with extensive disabilities Tip is dated from 2009.