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Assistive Technology Guide - Mouth/Head Stick/Pointers

Mouth sticks and head pointers provide an alternative method of using equipment for people with limited hand use, for activities including turning pages, drawing, as a keyboard aid or a pencil holder.
They are sometimes used when a person is unable to use their hands due to tremors or uncontrolled movements (eg. cerebral palsy) or in the absence of movement (eg. quadriplegia).

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Features: Adjustable, Battery Power, Tremor, Laser, Forehead Attachment, Chin Attachment, Mouth Attachment, Alternative Tips, Hand
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Last updated: Dec 7 2015

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HEAD POINTERS
Most head pointers protrude from the forehead and are held in place by adjustable straps. Other units protrude from the chin, which places the pointer more in line with the item being accessed. Chin pointers reduce the unsightly barrier imposed by the forehead pointers as they do not obscure as much of the wearer's face.

MOUTHSTICKS
Mouthsticks can be used by people with reasonable head and mouth control to access a range of devices including computer keyboards, electronic typewriters, and calculators. The ideal mouthpiece should allow the user to speak and to maintain saliva control, although these functions are not easy with the mouthpiece in place. Mouthsticks should be orthodontically correct to minimise wear on the teeth and maintain jaw alignment. A number of mouthsticks are available commercially, but in some cases a custom design is necessary.

STYLUSES
In computing, a stylus (or stylus pen) is a small pen-shaped instrument that is used to input commands to a computer screen, mobile device or graphics tablet. With touchscreen devices, a user places a stylus on the surface of the screen to draw or make selections by tapping the stylus on the screen.

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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.

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