Quill Mouse
5 Keywords: Mouse, RSI, Pain, Keyboard Short Cuts, Hot Keys
This mouse has the long title of E-Quill-AirO2bic™ Grip-Less™optical mouse offered for both left and right handed users and is designed to maintain the hand, wrist and arm in the most optimal position with the palm facing into the side of the mouse rather than face down. The hand rests neatly into a trough or base section of the mouse. The sidewall and button mound allow 'grip-less' movement.
- Computer related injuries and how to avoid them
Infinite Innovations Ltd provide information about computer related injuries and how to avoid them. Has a useful reminder software package that appears on the screen to help users avoid RSI and other problems.
- Cornell University Ergonomics Web Site
CUErgo presents information from Ergonomics research studies and class work by students and faculty in the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group (CHFERG), directed by Professor Alan Hedge, in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University. They focus on ways to improve usability, comfort, performance and health, through the better ergonomic design of hardware, software, and workplaces.
- Moodle - JISC TechDis advice
"This article briefly outlines a response that focuses on Moodle but may be equally applicable to other VLEs. The starting point is to recognise that, whatever the specific accessibility pros and cons of a particular Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), anything that facilitates making content available to learners in digital formats is a potential accessibility gain because digital formats are generally more flexible than most traditional formats."
- Moodle Accessibility
This is part of the Moodle site that contains documents related to accessibility with links out to other developers working on the subject.
- Quill mouse review by Charles Moore, March 2003.
This is a positive review of the Quill mouse with some useful tips and screen grabs. The Quill mouse is an ergnomic mouse that holds the hand in a more comfortable upright position rather than palm down.
- The Typing Injury FAQ
The Typing Injury FAQ (frequently asked questions) is an educational site, provided by the CTD Resource Network, Inc., containing a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), resources for dealing with these difficulties
