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

clairegarth

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. 

Tori_Scope

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

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

There is a GlassOuse "pro" - which appears to do more - take a look

https://glassouse.com/product/glassouse-pro/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwem-yPu1_wIVd4FQBh2JugzmEAAYASABEgKGmfD_BwE

Also - have you tried GlassOuse support - they should be able to assist further

support@glassouse.com or online chat

JudithL

abilitynet can recommend software and do assessment. I can highly recommend them 

VANGOUGH

TRY DOLPHIN THEY DO GUIDE & YOU CAN HAVE IT ON TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR

Wibbles

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

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.