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Alternative Access

If you find the standard keyboard, mouse or touchscreen difficult or impossible to use, Access Technologies provide an alternative way to control a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Alternative access technologies are helpful for people with physical support needs who require adjustments and/or different interfaces to control technology.

Alternative access technologies include:

Access technologies can be used in the way that works best for the individual and operated by hand, foot, head, mouth, single finger or even using your eyes.

Modern mainstream technologies have built-in accessibility tools and so it's worth reviewing these to see what's already available to you.

Android

Chromebooks

iOS and MacOS

Windows and Microsoft accessibility

What's available...

Keyboard alternatives

For many people, the 'standard' keyboard can be challenging to use.

Mouse alternatives and eye-gaze

A standard mouse can pose many problems for pupils with ASN.

Switches

A switch is a device for simulating mouse or keyboard actions.

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