mouthstick
Lip-held typing tool
A mouthstick is a device held in the mouth and controlled by head movements, used by people with limited arm function to type, paint, turn pages, or operate controls.
The stick typically has a rubber tip for gripping and a mouthpiece for biting: She painted the entire canvas using a mouthstick.
Paralysis below the neck
- tetraplegiaParalysis affecting all limbs
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- ALSMotor neuron disease
- polioParalytic viral infection
rehabilitation · ADA · accessibility · accommodation · inclusion
Entering text via keyboard
- paintingPigment on canvas
- drawingMarks forming a picture
- writingRecorded language on surface
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
dialing · texting · scrolling · clicking · brushwork · keystroke
Accuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
targeting · positioning · steadiness · calibration · aim
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- computerElectronic calculating device
Independent decision-making capacity
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- agencyPower to act
Pointed implement for marking
- tipEnd or gratuity
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
- plasticCapable of being molded
lightweight · adjustable · angled · length · silicone · wand · pointer · extension
quadriplegia
Paralysis below the neck
- tetraplegiaParalysis affecting all limbs
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- ALSMotor neuron disease
polio · rehabilitation · ADA · accessibility · accommodation · inclusion
typing
Entering text via keyboard
gaming · dialing · texting · scrolling · clicking · brushwork · keystroke
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
manipulation · targeting · positioning · steadiness · calibration · aim
keyboard
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
stylus
Pointed implement for marking
- tipEnd or gratuity
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
plastic · lightweight · adjustable · angled · length · silicone · wand · pointer · extension
mouthstickmanual tool
Device operated by hand
stylus · foot pedal · foot switch · joystick · mouse
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