Ergonomic keyboards and mice

ITS has a range of specialist keyboards and mice/track balls which can be either placed in workstation rooms to meet individual students needs, or loaned to staff for trial periods. Examples are shown below. For demonstrations and advice please contact Assistive Technology Support, disit@bbk.ac.uk Tel: 020 079 0717.

Examples of keyboards and mice

Gold Touch Split Keyboard

 The left and right hand parts of the keyboard can be split and angled independently to suit the users needs. There is no number pad, so the mouse can be pulled in closer to the keyboard.

Quill Mouse

The quill mouse is designed to keep the hand vertical to the desktop, and supports the hand which rests within the mouse. There is a scroll button operated by the thumb; left and right click are operated by first and second fingers.

Mini Keyboard

This is a laptop-style keyboard measuring 29 cm. x 14 cm, which allows the mouse to be positioned where the number pad would normally sit on a standard keyboard. This promotes a comfortable working position without overstretching to reach the mouse. The keys are closer together than standard which can be helpful for one handed users.

Anir or Ergonomic Mouse

This mouse is used vertically, with a rocker style mouse button on top, which is controlled by the thumb, down for left mouse click, and up for right. The whole of the upper arm is used to control mouse movements, reducing strain to the wrist.