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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) 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 ILC 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.
Item Details
HandshoeMouse
ILC Reference NO 62:48:023
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
A contoured optical mouse that supports the hand, thumb and fingers in a relaxed position. Controls consist of two buttons positioned in line with the fingers, and a scroll wheel fitted with a switch mechanism. Plug and play. Available in three standard sizes for the right hand.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $198.00
Price Date: 23/07/2010
More Details
* Only a minor contraction of the muscles of the fingers is required to operate the switches and scroll wheel
* Arms and hands remain in a relaxed position
* No need to hold on to, or grip the mouse
* There is no friction between the skin of your hand and the desktop
Connection
USB 1.1, USB Type-B connector on mouse. Battery is charged by means of USB cable.
Controls
Two buttons at ergonomic position and scroll wheel.
Mechanism
Optical
Systems
* Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP or Vista
* Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X
* Unix
Sizes
To select correct size mouse
Measure on the inside of the stretched out hand, distance from wrist up to the top of the ring finger
* Length up to around 170mm: Small
* Length from around 170 to 190mm: Medium
* Length of 190mm and above: Large
Hand measurement chart is also online
Models
* HandshoeMouse - Small Wireless
* HandshoeMouse - Medium Wireless
* HandshoeMouse - Large Wireless
Method Of Use
User instructions
* Sit as relaxed as possible and lay your hand on the body of the mouse, it acts like a saddle for the hand. The wrist should be well supported at the tail end while the fingers and thumb rest on the body of the mouse
* Finger tips may just very lightly touch the desktop.
Support your arm
* Take care that the height of your desk and chair are correct
* The arm should be supported at the elbow by either the desk or the arm rest of your chair. Do not reach, do not allow your arm and or elbow to hover above the desk
* Let your upper arm hang in a comfortable position, alongside your body.
Move the lower arm
* Use the lower arm to move the HandshoeMouse
* The use of the wrist should be kept to a minimum. It can be used to operate within minute areas on the screen
* To move the mouse without moving the cursor, roll it on its side and slide it over the desk
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp
Place Of Manufacture
The Netherlands
Additional Dimensions
Small
Length up to 170mm
Medium
Length from 170 to 190mm
Large
Length of 190mm and above
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ERGONOMIC OFFICE,
FYSHWICK, ACT
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