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In the area of keyboards, I saw an increasing number of alternative keyboards. One style (available in left and right hand models) was designed for a user having the use of one hand. The company claimed that with training, users could approach the speed of a touch typist in using the device. Another keyboard was designed for use with a head pointer and a large keyboard with indents for use by someone who has spasticity or a similar problem that makes it difficult to hit a specific key. There were a number of vendors showing a range of augmentative communication devices ranging from fairly simple to very expensive and feature laden. There was also a lot of software to help school age children with a range of learning problems learn more effectively. This represents a small sampling of what could be seen in the Exhibition Hall. But what stood out the most to me was the convergence of technologies in a single product, more choices, and lower costs – all of which bodes well for the future. |
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