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Assisting people with developmental disabilities to improve computer pointing efficiency through Multiple Mice and

Ching-Hsiang Shih¹

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

Research in Developmental Disabilities

|April 12, 2011

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This study shows that the Multiple Mice Automatic Pointing Assistive Program (MMAPAP) significantly improved pointing performance for individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants demonstrated enhanced efficiency and sustained success using this assistive technology.

Area of Science:

Assistive Technology
Human-Computer Interaction
Disability Studies

Background:

Individuals with disabilities often face challenges with standard computer input devices.
Specialized alternative input devices can be costly and may not fully meet user needs.
Developing accessible and effective computer operation methods is crucial for inclusion.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Multiple Mice Automatic Pointing Assistive Program (MMAPAP) for individuals with developmental disabilities.
To assess improvements in pointing performance using a combination of multi-mice technology and assistive pointing functions.
To determine if MMAPAP enables users to leverage remaining limb abilities for complete mouse operation.

Main Methods:

The study involved two participants with developmental disabilities.

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Participants underwent baseline, intervention, and maintenance phases using the MMAPAP.

MMAPAP integrates multi-mice technology with an assistive pointing function (cursor-capturing) via driver technology.

Main Results:

Both participants showed significant improvements in pointing performance during the maintenance phase.
Pointing efficiency increased notably with the use of MMAPAP.
Participants maintained a high level of success throughout the study duration.

Conclusions:

The MMAPAP is an effective assistive program for enhancing computer pointing performance in individuals with developmental disabilities.
This technology allows users to utilize residual limb functions for improved mouse operation.
Findings suggest broader implications for accessible computing and assistive technology development.