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