Mouth Sticks and Head Pointers provide an alternative method of using equipment such as a keyboard. 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).
An ultra lightweight head pointer with a removable probe that is adjustable in length. The probe has a rubber tip. The flexible, padded, headpiece has slip resistant padding. Multiple adjustment possibilities enable a customised fit. One size is available.
The Gewa Laser Pointer is specifically designed to be used as an accessing tool for communication. The laser emits a red point of light that is used to point at various objects in the surroundings such as text, symbols, pictures and real objects. It has a reduced output to decrease the likelihood of damaging another person's retina should it be inadvertently directed into the person's eyes
This headpointer has 5 adjustments to position the pointer between jaw and chin level, allowing more control and a better view.
An aluminium mouthstick with an M-shaped mouthpiece. The mouthpiece and shaft are covered with tubular plastic. The shaft of the M Stick can be bent to suit individual applications. The M Stick mouth piece can also be bent to suit the mouth of the user and reduce the amount of force and effort required to hold the stick.
A contoured aid that fits over the user's hand and has a rubber tip attachment for touching the keys on a keyboard. It adjusts to the user's hand with a Velcro strap. One size fits all.
A lightweight rigid head pointer which attaches to a headband at a demountable connection point. It is useful for people with limited or no arm function to enable them to use a keyboard on telephone. A slip resistant rubber tip assists with accurate placement of the pointer.
Three models available all fully adjustable. Used to access computer keyboard or communication device. Vision is not obstructed, and allows full view of user's face.
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