Hi, I'm clairegarth! Can anyone recommend software for computer tasks, or who can do an assesment?

clairegarth
clairegarth Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited July 2024 in Housing and independent living
My son has difficulty using his hands (widespread joint pain and stiffness) for computer tasks so uses a Head mouse called a GlasOuse which has a bite switch. This is good for clicking but he can’t right click so can’t copy and paste which he needs to be able to do for work. Is there other software which could help. He has tried eye tracking software but this was less good than the glasOuse..? He has also tried lots of other types of mouse and switches but repetive use leads to joint pain. Maybe you can recommend someone who can do an assessment or some other software? many thanks. 

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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,464 Championing
    Welcome to the community @clairegarth :) 

    Thank you for posting about this. I can't say I'm familiar with GlassOuse technology, so apologies in advance if the following is a silly question! I hope that some members with experience of this will be able to find and comment on your post soon.

    Can he access keyboard shortcuts through the head mouse? 

    Has he been assessed by an Occupational Therapist for work? Has he accessed the equipment through Access to Work? 
  • JudithL
    JudithL Online Community Member Posts: 82 Contributor
    AbilityNet might be able to advise you. I found them extremely helpful and supportive. They even let me try the software they recommended before I bought it.  Their assessments are accepted by Access to work among others. Here is the link to their website, https://abilitynet.org.uk/ abilitynet.org.uk  I honestly found them a delight to work with.
  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,561 Championing
    edited June 2023
    There is a GlassOuse "pro" - which appears to do more - take a look
    Also - have you tried GlassOuse support - they should be able to assist further
    support@glassouse.com or online chat





  • JudithL
    JudithL Online Community Member Posts: 82 Contributor
    abilitynet can recommend software and do assessment. I can highly recommend them 
  • VANGOUGH
    VANGOUGH CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 31 Contributor
    TRY DOLPHIN THEY DO GUIDE & YOU CAN HAVE IT ON TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR
  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,561 Championing
    edited August 2023
    Hello,
    Does your son speak ?
    If so - try speech to text software - to control, not only what he is typing but the main computer functions  too. There are many -eg) best at present is claimed to be https://www.folio3.ai/converse-smartly-try-now/
    Dragon is a favourite that has been going for years - even Windows has its own basic  functions built in, controllable by speech
    Google speech is getting better too
  • jeanlafont
    jeanlafont Posts: 17 Connected
    look at what he could do for work in the condition he is at ie professional sleeper/tester of products
    to give  a company feedback ie wheelchairs software ease of use ect live in hope to work.  

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