Hand tremor

Difficulty in making precise finger movements will necessitate enlarged keypads with rests, key-guards or delayed activation.

Selection of key operating pressure may be critical to the avoidance of muscular spasm. Both audible and displayed key feedback will be necessary to confirm correct actuation and avoidance of unwanted repeats. Speech-input keying may be desirable, but some conditions giving rise to hand tremor also cause hesitancy in speech.

Essential Features
Enlarged keys Guarded/recessed keys
Dial-out buffer memory Keypad not in handset
Key pressure selectable Non-slip base
Key feedback - audible Handset - easy grip
Key feedback - displayed Handset - lightweight
Inserting cards or coins Handset - ergonomic shape
Desirable Features
Speech-input keying  

 

Disability category links
Hearing impairment - moderate Speech impairment - severe
Hearing impairment - severe Limited dexterity
Deafness Limited use of hands/arms
Visual impairment - moderate Weak grip
Visual impairment - severe Hand tremor
Blindness Cognitive impairment
Deaf-blindness Restricted mobility (lower limb)
Speech impairment - moderate  

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