ERGONOMIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

Here is a list of some equipment vendors we recommend as a source for general ergonomic needs


Keyboards Keyboard Trays Pointing Devices
Headsets   Miscellaneous

KEYBOARDS

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.

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KEYBOARD TRAYS

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.

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POINTING DEVICES

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.

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HEADSETS

Description Company Contact Comments
HelloSet Varies with design Hello Direct

800.444.3556

www hello-direct.com

Over ear or over head designs

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MISCELLANEOUS

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.

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