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How to Use the Guide

The matrix below is intended to help align keyboards with conditions or disabilities.

Keyboard models are arranged across the top row, and down the left-hand side is a list of conditions and disabilities in alphabetical order. Simply pick a keyboard or condition, and cross-reference it using the grid. The intersecting column or row will indicate with ticks or a cross which of our products may be appropriate.

Two ticks Two ticks denotes the most suitable keyboard, one tick One tick.denotes that the keyboard may be suitable in certain cases. Just hover your mouse pointer over the ticks for more information.

To find out more information about any of the keyboard types, just click the image.

You can also click on the listed disabilities to visit a page where it is described in more detail.

Click the Back button on your browser to return to this page.

The list will be added to over time, but in the meantime if you would like to see a condition added, please do not hesitate to contact us.

A note about Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDS). These are broad terms covering a range of conditions, the most common of which are included below. If you suffer with RSI or WRULDS, it is likely that it will be caused by one of these. However, if in any doubt, please seek professional medical advice.

Please also note: The guide is not definitive, and shows only potentially suitable keyboard/s for any given circumstance. If in any doubt, please contact us and we will be happy to help!


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Single hand keyboards
Dual hand 3D keyboards
Dual hand 2D (flat) keyboards
Single digit or head/mouth stick keyboards
Expanded keyboard
Amputation

Two ticks. Where amputation has led to a need to type with one hand.

Cross

Cross

One tick. The head / mouth stick keyboard may be appropriate where both hands or some of the fingers are lost due to amputation

Cross

Bursitis

One tick. The Frequency of Use layout on this keyboard will reduce finger movement and hand/wrist strain for bursitis sufferers who use one hand to type.

Two ticks. This keyboard will reduce finger and wrist movement, and hand / wrist strain when typing. The optional Maltron key layout would further reduce finger strain. Typing is done with hands and fingers in a neutral position.

One tick. May be suitable for bursitis sufferers who use two hands to type, but prefer a flat keyboard.

Cross

Cross

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
One tick, suitable for CTS sufferers, or anyone who uses one hand to type.

Two ticks. Suitable for CTS sufferers who use two hands to type. Typing is done with hands and fingers in a neutral position. The optional Maltron key layout would further reduce finger movement.

One tick. Suitable for CTS sufferers who use two hands to type, but prefer a flat keyboard.
Cross

Cross

Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cross
Cross
Cross
Cross
Two ticks. Suitable for impaired motor control, and can be used with the toes.
Epicondylitis

One tick. The Frequency of Use layout on this keyboard will reduce finger movement and hand strain for epicondylitis sufferers who use one hand to type.

Two ticks. This keyboard will reduce finger and wrist movement, and hand / wrist strain when typing. The optional Maltron key layout would further reduce finger strain. Typing is done with hands and fingers in a neutral position.

One tick. Suitable for epicondylitis sufferers who use two hands to type, but prefer a flat keyboard.

Cross

Cross

Paralysis

One tick. A single hand keyboard may be appropriate where due to paralysis, only one hand is useable for typing.

Cross

Cross

Two ticks. The head / mouth stick keyboard is recommended where use of both hands is lost due to paralysis, but head movement is possible.

Cross

Parkinsons Disease

Cross

Cross

Cross

Cross

Two ticks. Large keys with expanded key spacing and an integral keyguard make this keyboard suitable for anyone suffering with low to moderate hand tremor.

Stroke

One tick. For cases where a stroke has diminished use of only one hand, a single-hand keyboard may be appropriate.

Cross

Cross

Cross

One tick. For cases where a stroke has caused reduced motor control in one or both hands, the expanded keyboard may help to improve accuracy or to enable typing with the toes.

Tendonitis
One tick. The Frequency of Use layout on this keyboard will reduce finger movement for tendonitis sufferers who use one hand to type.

Two ticks. This keyboard will reduce finger and wrist strain when typing. The optional Maltron key layout would further reduce finger movement. Typing is done with hands and fingers in a neutral position.

One tick. Suitable for tendonitis sufferers who use two hands to type, but prefer a flat keyboard.

Cross

Cross

Tenosynivitis

One tick. The Frequency of Use layout on this keyboard will reduce finger movement for tenosynivitis sufferers who use one hand to type.

Two ticks. This keyboard will reduce finger and wrist strain when typing. The optional Maltron key layout would further reduce finger movement. Typing is done with hands and fingers in a neutral position.

One tick. Suitable for tenosynivitis sufferers who use two hands to type, but prefer a flat keyboard.

Cross

Cross

Use single digit or pointing stick to type

Cross

Cross

Cross

Two ticks, suitable for head stick, mouth stick, or single finger use, where there is no motor impairment.

One tick. Suitable for single finger, or use with the toes.

Vibration White Finger

Cross

Cross

Cross

Cross

Two ticks for extreme cases of vibration white finger. The large keying area and keyguard compensate for loss of feeling and sensitivity in the fingers.



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