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Other Keyboards
There are many other keyboards available on the market today –
the list of alternative keyboards is not limited to contoured, Dvorak,
fixed-split, adjustable split, and chording keyboards. In fact,
some of these “other” keyboards might be exactly what
you need to best prevent or treat typing injuries like Repetitive
Strain Injuries (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
Here are examples of some other keyboards:
• Braille chording keyboards – These generally have
at least 9 keys with dots. To type, “chords” of dots
are pressed down at the same time to create the letters and other
key functions.
• One handed keyboards – These are useful both for
persons with only one “good” hand and those who need
their other hand to complete another task as they type. Some are
similar to chording keyboards in design
• Completely split keyboards – These alternative
keyboards have the right hand and left hand sections completely
split apart so they can set up in the best position possible for
the most neutral typing posture.
• Slant key keyboards – Such a keyboard looks like
a standard keyboard, but it has angled keys to reduce ulnar deviation
while typing.
• Different sized keys – Some keyboards have larger,
well-spaced keys (which makes it less likely that a computer user
will press two multiple keys instead of just one) or miniature
keys (which reduces the area fingers must travel to access certain
keys).
• On-screen keyboard – These are good for people with
mobility impairments. Instead of using a standard keyboard, the
user selects the keys of an on-screen keyboard with a joystick,
mouse, switch, or trackball, etc.
As you can see, there are a variety of other alternative keyboards
(and many are not even listed here). Some of these keyboards are
great for preventing typing injuries while others are also great
for persons with eye impairments or mobility impairments.
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