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thank you
with my communication limitation my va nurse/doctor has ordered computer access for me so its only a matter of internet access. i think i will be on line soon even if i have to bring my own desktop. however, i need to know whats the latest technology in pointing devices. im sure va will pay for anything i'll need for easier communication. they have been fabulous.

thank you and all my forum friends for all the support and encouragement. i will make it through this transition with your collective support.

don



That sounds encouraging, Don.

Am sure the physical therapists will have good ideas on pointing devices.

It has been years since I tried a trackball. When I tried one for awhile a long time ago, it seemed good convenient for some things, but not great for instance operating paint/draw programs, at least in my hands. If a person has difficulty moving the hand long distances, perhaps it would be better than a mouse.

You can google trackball and find many models. They are not typically expensive. Maybe a model with a big ball and big buttons would work good, dunno. Some of them put the buttons on the side so you can 'chord' the hand to do clicks, shift-clicks, ctrl-clicks, etc. If you have trouble with chording dexterity maybe that wouldn't be the best.

My sister is a personnel manager and uses the computer constantly way more than 8 hours a day. She is a workaholic. She is addicted to trackball and doesn't like to use other pointing devices.

James Chandler Jr
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