[laptop-accessibility] Touchpad is not accessible friendly

[javed tak]

i need safe and easy method of teaching computer education to blind children
can anybody help me with short notes please

On 11/21/08, Michael Reynolds <uppitycrip at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> A trackpoint on a think pad seemed to work really well for me - in
> fact - even tho the thinkpad i own is really old (I have an HP with a
> touch pad - running ubuntu 8.04, i HAD to shut pressure sensitivity
> off, and i cant stand it compared to my think pad.  but i could not
> really complain as the machine new was under $400.
>
> Due to spasms, the ipod touch and iphone are really annoying, (what's
> even worse is that i know a guy who works on it's os - we went to high
> school together...) tho - as david said other manufacturers - for me
> LG - works fine...
>
> Mike R.
>
> On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 6:17 PM, David K Parker <davparker at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > All I can say is that I tried using the touchpad as a mouse and it didn't
> > recognize my touch. This is true of every touchpad I've ever tried. The
> > trackpoint style pointing device in the center of keyboards such as
> Thinkpad
> > and some HP models work great.
> >
> > On another note...
> > Many touchscreens don't work with prosthetic devices either. Apple has
> the
> > worst track record. I have yet to find an iPod ot iPhone that works. It's
> a
> > real shame that technology is becoming more of an obstacle than an
> enabler
> > of people with disabilities. I know touchscreens can work with
> prosthetics
> > as I own a Centro that woks great.
> > It just seems that a project like this Laptop for Every Child should be
> more
> > aware of barriers like this. Obstacles that can be easily remedied. I
> can't
> > imagine that a trackpoint style pointing device would add that much to
> the
> > cost.
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 12:48 AM, Tim hobbs <tim.thelion at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> You know, I'm surprised, there are two functionalities on this touch
> pad,
> >> the touch pad it'self, and a pressure sensative pad.  You may be able to
> use
> >> the pressure sensative pad, your hook acting as a stylus.
> >>
> >> Timothy Hobbs
> >>
> >> On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:32 PM, David K Parker <davparker at gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I have yet to find a touchpad that works with a prosthetic hook. I
> tested
> >>> one of these laptops at a conference recently, it did NOT work with my
> >>> prosthetic.
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 6:47 PM, Seth Woodworth <seth at isforinsects.com
> >
> >>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> I disagree.
> >>>>
> >>>> I believe that this is called a capacitance touchpad.  I can't imagine
> >>>> that there isn't some item that a child could use instead of a finger.
> >>>>
> >>>> In fact, within arm reach: my metal watch band enables me to use my
> >>>> touchpad.
> >>>>
> >>>> I don't think there is a as-cheap device that will allow pointing on
> >>>> the XO as a capacitance touchpad.
> >>>>
> >>>> --Seth
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 6:48 PM, Carlos mauro <unimauro at gmail.com>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>> > I agree.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > For versions of the XO 1.5 or 2.0 would be my suggestion to place
> the
> >>>> > cam
> >>>> > and the microphone at the top of the screen of the laptop. Use
> >>>> > eyetracking
> >>>> > recognition technologies or the use of touchscreen or something
> >>>> > similary to
> >>>> > gnome speech desktop
> >>>> >
> >>>> > 2008/11/19 David K Parker <davparker at gmail.com>
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> In looking at the laptop specs I noticed the mouse input is a
> >>>> >> touchpad.
> >>>> >> This makes the laptop inaccessible for kids with artificial hands.
> >>>> >> The
> >>>> >> touchpad technology is not good at all for people who wear
> >>>> >> prosthesis. This
> >>>> >> limitation can be addressed by providing a trackpoint type
> >>>> >> alternative. It's
> >>>> >> really a shame that technology companies don't think about these
> >>>> >> unecessary
> >>>> >> limitations for people with disabilities. I bet there are many kids
> >>>> >> missing
> >>>> >> limbs due to landmines that will be affected by this technology
> >>>> >> hurdle. I
> >>>> >> know because I'm missing my hands due to an accident. Technology
> >>>> >> should be
> >>>> >> used to allow people to overcome disabilities, not adding
> additional
> >>>> >> obstacles to oversome. Please pass this info on to the developers
> of
> >>>> >> the
> >>>> >> laptops.
> >>>> >>
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> >>>> >>
> >>>> >
> >>>> >
> >>>> >
> >>>> > --
> >>>> > http://unimauro.blogspot.com/
> >>>> > Creemos en el amor de los Seres Humanos
> >>>> > Carlos Mauro Cárdenas Fernández
> >>>> > 4582877 980525716
> >>>> >
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> >>
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> >>
> >> Thank you,
> >> Timothy Hobbs
> >> tim.thelion at gmail.com
> >>
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