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Keyguards and Mouse Guards - Perspex

ILC Reference NO 62:11:002
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

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Factors to Consider
Keys may be obscured by the guard depending on the angle of view of the user.
People with low muscle tone or strength can rest their hands on the keyguard while typing.
Can assist in reduction of multiple simultaneous key depressions or unwanted key presses for people with tremor.

Short Description
A keyguard is a shield that fits over the keyboard of a typewriter, computer keyboard or communication device. It provides dividers between keys and allows the keyboard user to rest or slide the hand over the top of the keyboard without activating any keys. It also assists in targeting keys, reducing errors. Mouse guards can be made for some trackballs and other items. Guards are clear perspex and are attached to the keyboard with Velcro.

More Details
A wide range of keyguards are available.
Clear perspex used for all guards and this can be customised to fit most keyboards.
Mouse guards can be custom made for various trackball designs.
Details of the keyboard or trackball need to be provided to the manufacturer or in some cases the units need to be sent to the manufacturer so that a template can be made for the specific unit.

Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

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 more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.

Place Of Manufacture
Yooralla Glenroy

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ABILITY COMPUTER SERVICES ,   FAIRLIGHT, NSW
RESI-PLEX PLASTICS PTY LTD ,   NORTH GEELONG, VIC
YOORALLA GLENROY TREATMENT CENTRE ,   GLENROY, VIC

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