ALTERNATIVE KEYBOARDS

IntelliKeys

IntelliKeys

IntelliKeys USB plugs into the computer's USB port and provides access for anyone with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities who has difficulty using a standard keyboard. 

Manufacturer:

Cambium Learning

www.cambiumlearning.com

 

Approx. Price: $400

IntelliKeys Keyguards

IntelliKeys Keyguards

These plastic frames are designed to clip on top of the standard overlays that come with IntelliKeys as well as on your own custom overlays.

Manufacturer:

Cambium Learning

www.cambiumlearning.com

 

Approx. Price: $50

Big Keys Plus Keyboard

BigKeys Plus

This is a keyboard for those who need to do basic word-processing, spreadsheet work, and to access the internet - but who require large keys in order to locate and operate keys on a keyboard.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $125

Big Keys LX

BigKeys LX

BigKeys keyboards are simplified computer keyboards. BigKeys LX has 60 extra-large keys and retains all the functions of a standard keyboard.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $125-$150

Big Keys Keyguard

BigKeys Keyguard

Clear, break resistant plastic. Helps stabilize fingers on the right key. Allows user to rest hands over the keys.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $95

visionBoard

VisionBoard

Created for anyone who struggles with vision or dexterity issues.  It has oversized keys for better control and contact, large-print letters and numbers to improve readability, and high-contrast lettering,

Vendor:

Chester Creek Technologies

www.chestercreektech.com

 

Approx. Price: $70

kinderboard

KinderBoard

Features color-coded consonants, vowels, numbers and punctuation marks to help pre-school children learn their character sets.  It is an excellent first keyboard with 1" oversized keys and easy-to-read numbers and letters.

Vendor:

Chester Creek Technologies

www.chestercreektech.com

 

Approx. Price: $100

Gold-touch keyboard

GoldTouch

The Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard allows you to adjust the two alphanumeric sections both horizontally and vertically to suit your individual body requirements. This helps you assume a more natural posture that is conducive to improving comfort and productivity while using your computer.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $120

maxim keyboard

Maxim Keyboard

The Maxim Keyboard's split design and full customization options make it an excellent device. The keyboard's two halves can be set to a variety of angles and will therefore feel comfortable to anyone.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $125

Comfort keyboard

Comfort Keyboard

Literally infinite positioning options for each of the three sections: tilt, rotate, bend, flex, twist, flatten, you name it. What's more, the three sections can themselves be moved farther apart or closer together rapidly.

Manufacturer:

Comfort Keyboard

www.comfortkeyboard.com

 

Approx Price: $300

little fingers keyboard

LittleFingers

Reduced, a fully functioning keyboard to enhance your students' ability to learn proper computing and keyboarding skills.  The first and only keyboard designed especially for small hands.  Comes with a built-in trackball or number pad.

Manufacturer:

Datadesk

www.datadesktech.com

 

Approx. Price: $100

Low Profile keyboard

Low Profile

A compact 101-style keyboard that is similar in size and feel to a laptop keyboard.  It compresses the rows and columns into a compact unit and eliminates wide borders.  Is lightweight and has folding feet which when opened give you an elevation of about 1".

Vendor:

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $85

Space saver keyboard

Space Saver

Space Saver Keyboard is a 100 key keyboard that measures 10.80" x 6.10", 40% less desk space used than a standard keyboard. Space Saver compresses row spacing eliminating wide borders and rearranging key clusters.

Vendor:

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $135

frog pad

FrogPad

FrogPad is a one-handed keyboard that works with all USB compatible devices. This includes all desktops, laptops, tablets, wearable PC's, and gaming applications.  Comes in left-hand and right-hand.

Manufacturer:

FrogPad

www.frogpad.com

 

Approx. Price: $140

USB mini keyboard

USB Mini Keyboard

This keyboard allows you to control both keyboard and mouse functions. All mouse directions, right and left click, double click, and drag functions are performed by pressing directly on keyboard keys while in Mouse Mode.  Very sensitive keys less than .5” square, spaced closely for easy access.

 

Vendor:

Tash

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price: $900

half keyboard

Half Keyboard

Allows you to type with just one hand, leaving your other hand free for other things.  Consists of a half-keyboard with dual key characters imprinted on the keyboard.  Each hand uses “normal” fingering to type keys.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $150

Half Qwerty keyboard

Half QWERTY

The hand is placed like on a normal keyboard.  For letters of the other hand, simply hold down the space bar and do the finger movement the other hand would have done.  Tapping the space bar still types a space.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $630

virtually indestructible keyboard

Virtually Indestructible Keyboard

A silicone-based flexible computer keyboard, features a unique combination of durability and soft, comfortable feel.  The washable, “roll-able” keyboard that is not only silent, but also more comfortable than standard hard plastic keyboards.

Vendor:

Grandtec

www.grandtec.com

 

Approx. Price: $ 25

Dragon Naturally Speaking software

Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred V10

You can speak to your computer at a normal pace of up to 160 words per minute. Create, edit and format documents.  Also lets you create and send e-mail by voice or listen to your messages read aloud.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $200

REACH interface author

REACH Interface Author

A talking on screen keyboard. It lets you create your own custom keyboard or modify any of the 140 plus keyboards included. The size of the keyboard or keys can be adjusted with the Key Size Button. Keys can speak, type, load other keyboards and perform "macro functions". Other features include built in word prediction, word usage learning, dwelling, a zoom feature, and scanning.

Vendor:

EnableMart

www.Enablemart.com

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price: $330