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Assisting people with multiple disabilities to use computers with multiple mice.

Ching-Hsiang Shih¹, Ching-Tien Shih

¹Department of Special Education, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 970, Taiwan, ROC. schee@mail.ndhu.edu.tw

Research in Developmental Disabilities

|December 9, 2008

Summary

Individuals with multiple disabilities learned to control computer mice using multiple limbs. This innovative assistive technology enabled precise pointing control, demonstrating significant improvements in performance and sustained success.

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Area of Science:

Assistive Technology
Rehabilitation Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Individuals with severe motor impairments often face challenges using standard computer interfaces.
Developing adaptive solutions is crucial for enhancing computer accessibility and independence.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a multi-mouse system for computer pointing control in individuals with multiple disabilities.
To assess the learning curve and long-term performance of participants using this novel assistive technology.

Main Methods:

A within-subject design was employed, involving baseline, intervention, and maintenance phases for two participants.
Computer mouse control was achieved by distributing operational tasks across the participants' available limb movements.

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Performance was quantified by measuring pointing accuracy and success rates.

Main Results:

Both participants successfully learned to operate the multi-mouse system for computer pointing.
Significant improvements in pointing performance were observed during the intervention and maintenance phases.
Participants demonstrated sustained high levels of success throughout the study.

Conclusions:

The multi-mouse system is a viable assistive technology for individuals with multiple disabilities, enabling effective computer interaction.
Decentralizing mouse operations across remaining abilities offers a promising approach to enhance functional independence.
Further research should explore customization and broader application of this technique.