Lilly, this has been exactly my experience in five years of showing
people one-handed typing keyboards and methods. The only people enthused
about the one-handed devices are the OTs, VR people, and other service
providers. I did have one person prefer the Data Lux (small) keyboard
for the reach, but she continued to use the standard QWERTY layout.
There is a resistance to appearing "different" and people seem to prefer
being able to sit down and use a standard keyboard at any computer.
I have used the Unicorn one-handed typing tutor with several people,
which teaches one-handed method on QWERTY board. They all seemed to like
it - the self-paced tutorial, even if it was designed for an 8-year old
girl and is DOS-based. It's the only one I have found so far that
teaches true one-handed typing (and I learned about it from this list a
couple years ago).
Nancy Conklin, ATP
Center for Independence
Grand Junction, CO
--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Lilly Walters <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:31:01 -0800
Subject: No one uses adaptive technology!
Message-ID: <a05001931b68a8a326839@[209.0.201.53]>
Ok, I know people are using adaptive technology , but I wanted you to
read this and reply <g>
I am trying to compile some stats on those actually USING a
one hand keyboard, or alternative keyboard layout IN THE WORKPLACE.
I have asked eight of my lists. No one has yet been able to tell me
about ONE person who is actually using any alternative to the
standard QWERTY in the workplace. Many schools told me they are
teaching alternatives, but cannot tell me about anyone who is USING
them.
I am NOT asking about the use of One hand QWERTY (this uses
standard QWERTY, but centers the hand on FGHJ) - many are using that.
I am asking about: the BAT, Maltron, Half-QWERTY, and One Hand
Dvoark (which seem to be the most popular options being taught in
schools today).
So, I am posting this again on this, and several other
lists, to try to get a feeling for
how many people we are sending out into the workplace with
alternatives, are actually using them.
--
Sincerely,
- Lilly Walters, Walters Speaker Services
Phone 626-335-8069, Fax 626-335-6127, E-mail [log in to unmask]
http://www.walters-intl.com
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