From: wtm@bunker.shel.isc-br.com (Bill McGarry)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: left handed IBM AT keyboard wanted
Date: 19 Aug 92 04:35:49 GMT
Reply-To: wtm@bunker.shel.isc-br.com (Bill McGarry)

Index Number: 23964

Edgar Estrada (edgar_e@pain.la.ca.us) writes:
> I'm looking for a company that sells IBM type keyboards
> for the left hand only.

Try contacting the IBM National Support Center for
Persons with Disabilities (I think that there is still
someone there.)  Their address is:

        IBM National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities
        P. O. Box 2150
        Atlanta, GA 30055
        (800) 426-2133
        (404) 238-4806

        (800) 284-9482 (TDD)

Ask for the mobility guide.  Or you can obtain the IBM guide here
via anonymous ftp at "handicap.shel.isc-br.com" in the
/pub/ibm directory.

I also have some programs which allow one to emulate a Dvorak
keyboard.  I don't have them up for ftp or on the BBS just yet.
Next week when I'm back from vacation and I'm not sneaking on
the computer when my wife is asleep.

Just a couple entries taken from the guide:

   PRODUCT: DVORAK KEYBOARD CONVERTER
    VENDOR: Typewriting Institute for the Handicapped
            3102 W. Augusta Ave.
            Phoenix, AZ 85051
            (602) 939-5344

   PRODUCT  DESCRIPTION:  Dvorak Keyboard Converters are alternate computer
   keyboards that function like the standard keyboard  but  have  the  keys
   laid  out  in the Dvorak configuration, a system that reduces strain and
   increases efficiency for a person typing with only one hand.  The Dvorak
   layout distributes the typing load more evenly for each  finger  on  the
   one-hand  typist's  hand  than  does  the  standard layout.   Right- and
   left-handed models are available.
   ________________________________________________________________________
   PRODUCT: DVORAK KEYBOARD MODIFICATION PROGRAMS
    VENDOR: Dvorak
            P. O. Box 129
            Brandon, VT 05733

   PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:  Dvorak carries many programs which allow the  user
   to  remap  the  computer keyboard to the Dvorak configuration.  Programs
   for the IBM PC family include PC/Dvorak and a software  typing  tutorial
   called  Dvorak  QED  Typing Made Easy.  Keyboard overlays and one-handed
   Dvorak layouts are available.
   ________________________________________________________________________

   PRODUCT: MALTRON KEYBOARD
    VENDOR: P.C.D.-Maltron Ltd.
            15 Orchard Lane
            East Molesey - Surrey
            England      KT8 0BN,
            (44)01 398-3265

   PRODUCT  DESCRIPTION:    The Maltron keyboard, ergonomically designed to
   fit hands, is available for the IBM PC.  The Maltron has keys where  the
   fingers  find  them  easily and with comfort.   It includes a top row of
   function keys, a central number group and thumb keys for frequently used
   functions.  Maltron also makes a single-handed keyboard.
   ________________________________________________________________________

   PRODUCT: OCTIMA CHORD KEYBOARD
    VENDOR: TASH Inc.
            70 Gibson Dr. - Unit 12
            Markham, ON L3R 4C2
            Canada
            (416) 475-2212

   PRODUCT  DESCRIPTION:   Octima is a computer keyboard that is controlled
   by one hand; its system of chords (groups of  keys)  represent  all  the
   standard keys of the keyboard.  The user presses a group of keys and the
   appropriate  key  is  sent  to  the  computer.   A software tutorial and
   instruction manual are included.
   ________________________________________________________________________

Hope this helps!

                                Bill McGarry
                                (203) 337-1518

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