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Does this help

by Nicholas Buenk - 1/28/10 11:15 PM

In Reply to: Apple and Disabled People by DSRoyall

You could get a stylus if you're able to hold one, some are designed for a capacitive screen.
And the iPad has a dock for a physical keyboard.

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Nice, but

by DSRoyall - 1/29/10 4:47 PM

In Reply to: Does this help by Nicholas Buenk

Although those aren't bad ideas, I would have portability issues with them like anyone else.

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Curious...

by Slikkster - 1/29/10 5:41 AM

In Reply to: Apple and Disabled People by DSRoyall

Based on how capacitive SHOULD work, I'm wondering why it doesn't work for you. See here:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28182280/

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I don't know

by DSRoyall - 1/29/10 4:55 PM

In Reply to: Curious... by Slikkster

I don't know. I suspect capacitive technology relies on the higher conductivity in fingertips.

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It is harder with a knucle for sure.

by minimalist - 1/29/10 5:08 PM

In Reply to: I don't know by DSRoyall

Pinch and zoom are out of the question with a a single digit though so I can see your point.

What about regular computers? What kind of interfaces do you find works best with them?

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Laptops work

by DSRoyall - 1/29/10 5:20 PM

In Reply to: It is harder with a knucle for sure. by minimalist

Well, I've had a small fleet of Dell laptops over the years...

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(NT) so touch pads are good then.

by minimalist - 1/30/10 6:40 AM

In Reply to: Laptops work by DSRoyall

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Yes, good enough

by DSRoyall - 1/31/10 2:49 PM

In Reply to: (NT) so touch pads are good then. by minimalist

So why does Apple ignore people like me?

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One time someone asked that

by R. Proffitt - 1/31/10 4:00 PM

In Reply to: Yes, good enough by DSRoyall

And I had to ask if they were a customer. They said no and in doing so found their answer.

Companies tend to ignore all unless there is some money involved.
Bob

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Isn't that a Catch-22?

by DSRoyall - 1/31/10 4:31 PM

In Reply to: One time someone asked that by R. Proffitt

Point taken, but who can afford to buy things that they are unable to use? I have a capitalist's soul, but it did take a Class Action suit to get Microsoft to notice the Disabled. Now, free market forces are keeping me firmly in the Microsoft camp. Perhaps, it's Apple's turn.

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I hear you.

by R. Proffitt - 1/31/10 5:55 PM

In Reply to: Isn't that a Catch-22? by DSRoyall

There has been some losses here in the USA so for now, vote with your wallet. Vote with your letters to your congress and so on.
Bob

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(NT) It is just sad that disabled people are so underrepresented.

by DSRoyall - 1/31/10 6:35 PM

In Reply to: I hear you. by R. Proffitt

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I was wondering about this...

by shmody - 1/29/10 9:20 AM

In Reply to: Apple and Disabled People by DSRoyall

What are some successful (or, least objectionable) input devices/methods that have addressed your disability? And...is there a tech product/service company that focuses on this market?

Best,
Shalin

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It's funny

by DSRoyall - 1/29/10 5:12 PM

In Reply to: I was wondering about this... by shmody

It's funny how touchpads like me just fine. I'm unaware of anyone looking into the matter. Of course, in the interest of full disclosure, I have a full laptop with EVDO mounted on my wheelchair. About the only way Jobs could tempt me is with live sex on stage!

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I was listening to the latest Gadgettes podcast...

by 1mrbig - 2/14/10 7:41 PM

In Reply to: I was wondering about this... by shmody

...and there's a certain brand of mini-sausage that they use in Korea when cold weather makes fingers ineffective for using touch pads. A trip to the local deli might be in order.

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It's a thought

by DSRoyall - 2/14/10 8:03 PM

In Reply to: I was listening to the latest Gadgettes podcast... by 1mrbig

That story was also on a recent BOL, and I started to joke about it. My understanding is that only a couple types of sausage work, and I don't see disabled people carrying cold-cuts around just to use their idevices.

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Apple and Disabled People

by wizkids32 - 1/29/10 2:33 PM

In Reply to: Apple and Disabled People by DSRoyall

I think that the iPad might do the same thing that the iPod touch and the iPhone.

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No doubt

by DSRoyall - 1/29/10 5:14 PM

In Reply to: Apple and Disabled People by wizkids32

I'm sure it is.

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Glove?

by Winawer - 2/5/10 9:50 AM

In Reply to: Apple and Disabled People by DSRoyall

Could you modify a glove like discussed here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Glove-Work-With-A-Touch-Screen/ to do what you want? (Taking into account your particular hand configuration, of course; if you stitched the material above the knuckle, would that work for you?)

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Glove

by DSRoyall - 2/5/10 1:52 PM

In Reply to: Glove? by Winawer

Thanks, I appreciate the thought. However, that page shows how you can make a glove co-exist with a capacitive screen. I think that just further demonstrates Apple's lack of concern about actual needs. Do Apple users never use their devices in cold weather? I certainly do. (And yes, I know there are "Apple-friendly" gloves, but that begs the point.)

In my case, a glove would not help. The issue for me is that capacitive screens only work with your fingertips, and I cannot hold a fingertip steady.

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Apple Ipad and the disabled.

by guytaur1 - 2/7/10 4:33 AM

In Reply to: Glove by DSRoyall

I hope the glove works. IF it does then that will be a faster found solution than many for the disabled in the past.
A sign perhaps of the progress of society on disabled issues perhaps. Though of small solace to you in your situation.

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Huh?

by DSRoyall - 2/7/10 12:37 PM

In Reply to: Apple Ipad and the disabled. by guytaur1

I'm afraid you misunderstood the web page you referred to, because that's a solution for people who wear gloves. It doesn't really bear on any disability.

I suppose that, if I really wanted an iPad, I would have to strap a little piece of metal over my knuckle.

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