Re: USING COMPUTERS

Derek Juntunen (djunt(AT)mtu.edu)
Sun, 5 Oct 1997 19:22:32 -0400 (EDT)

>A device that I find to be very helpful is the Headmaster made by the
>Prentke-Romich Company here in the U.S. It's a headset that imitates a
>mouse. As you move your head, so moves the cursor. You "click" the mouse
>by using a switch. There are many different types of switches available. I
>have used one for 7 years. It has helped me from high school to law
>school. PRC's number is 1-800-262-1984. I hope this helps.

I use this also, and it has been a lifesaver for me. I have used the
HeadMaster since my accident 7 years ago, and am now a senior in high
school. I do all my homework with it. I type using an on-screen keyboard
program. I use Doors II from Madenta (www.madenta.com) on the Macintosh
and WiVik from Prentke Romich on Windows. The device is great but I have a
few complaints:

1). The switches on the HM break way too often. It's a poor design.
2). Prentke and Madenta don't have the greatest service.
3). These products are very expensive.

Derek