Laura+Reed

media type="youtube" key="67qc9TbC7y4" height="390" width="640" Devin is a young boy that has autism. He has trouble writing, he tends to push too hard with his pencil and gets tired quickly from writing. He has trouble using a regular keyboard. The OrbiTouch is a new type of key board. It was originally created for people with carpel tunnel who have problems with repetitive movements such as typing. The OrbiTouch allows for less finger and wrist movement but instead a fluid movement of the entire arm. There is a code that allows you to type. The letters around the left ring can be brought about by sliding the right hand ring to the corresponding color. Any student who is lacking in fine motor sills could benefit from a technology such as the OrbiTouch. The design is simple and easy to understand. A short practice session and almost anybody could learn to type using the OrbiTouch keyboard. This assistive technology was of obvious help to Devin and can be used with other students that may have disabilities that make it difficult for them to type.