ERGONOMIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Here is a list of some equipment vendors we recommend as a source for general ergonomic needs
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| Description | Company | Contact Number | Comments |
| Key Tronic Keyboards | Keytronics Incorporated | keytronics.com | Light
touch keyboards Built-in trackballs/glidepoints |
| Kinesis Keyboard | Kinesis Incorporated | 206.455.9220 | Keyboard conforms to natural planes of hand. |
| PerfecTouch 101 Keyboard | Backcare Corporation | Backcare
Corporation 312.258.0888 Fax 312.258.0090 |
Adjustable width split keyboard with mechanical/tactile keys. |
| Description | Company | Contact Number | Comments |
| Proformix Keyboard System | Proformix | 909.534.6400 | Easily adjusted negative tilt keyboard system. Mounting system may cause knee clearance problems for individuals with long legs. |
| Softview Neutralizer Keyboarding System | Softview Computer | Please contact your local vendor. | Swivel mouse extension for right or left. Easily adjustable. Low profile mounting system providing good leg clearance. Negative tilt. |
| Work-Rite Keyboard Trays | Work-Rite | Please contact your local vendor | Spring-loaded adjustment with lever arm design. Platforms tend to be heavy. 20 degree negative tilt. |
| Description | Company | Contact Number | Comments |
| Contour Mouse | Contour Design | 800.462.6878 contour@USA.net |
Available
in 4 sizes, left and right hand design. Programmable. |
| Kensington Expertmouse 4.0 Trackball | Kensington | 800.535.4242 Fax: 415.572.9675 |
Large trackball design. Button clicks. Can be used with feet. |
| Alps Glidepoint, PS/2 | Alps Electric | 408.432.6000 Fax: 408.432.6035 |
Cursor follows finger movement on pad. Less precise than mouse or trackball. Can cause fingertip discomfort when overused. |
| Digitus Magic Click Mouse, PC version | Digitus | Comp USA | Good contour to shape of hand. Useful for average size hands. Only available for right hand. Uses thumb click. |
| Description | Company | Contact | Comments |
| HelloSet | Varies with design | Hello
Direct 800.444.3556 www hello-direct.com |
Over ear or over head designs |
| Description | Company | Contact | Comments |
| Back Saver Aeropedic Back Rest | Air Tech | 800.759.5060 Fax: 714.661.2454 |
Air inflatable back cushion. |
| PRIO Glasses | PRIO | 800.621.1098 Fax: 503.636.1747 www.prio.com |
Eyeglasses designed for computer users |
| Spectrum Light Filters | Spectrum | Please contact your local vendor | Filters for fluorescent lighting to reduce glare. |