Rollers and Joysticks developed
by Penny & Giles

Individuals with disabilities often have difficulties with standard computer mouse devices and that can prevent them from accessing activities on the computer. With roller balls or joysticks, teachers/instructors have an access intervention that is very similar to the standard mouse but with enough adaptations and options to meet individual's needs. Penny & Giles devices have separate buttons for mouse clicks and drag. A red light indicates the drag button is active. When pressure is released, the mouse cursor does not drift on-screen. Removable fingerplate helps individual locate target buttons.

Rollerball Trackball Light: has separate buttons for click and drag. Ball is 2½" and easy to roll. Approximate Cost: $455.00 (Canadian)
Trackball Plus: more adaptive controls, with buttons for click, double click, drag, horizontal/vertical movement and cursor speed control. Requires only 2¼ oz. pressure for the buttons. Ball is 2½". Approximate Cost: $647.00 (Canadian)
Joystick Light: functions like a standard joystick, with separate buttons for click and drag. The joystick is 3" high. Note: joystick not designed to withstand severe blows. Approximate Cost: $637.00 (Canadian)
Joystick Plus: Buttons control click, double click, drag, horizontal/vertical movement and speed (5 different speed options are available). Requires only 2¼ oz. pressure for the buttons. The joystick is 3" high. Note: joystick not designed to withstand blows. Approximate Cost: $743.00 (Canadian)

Developed by:

Penny and Giles Computer Products 1 Embarkment Way Castleman Industries Estate RINGWOOD Hampshire BH24 1EU, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1425 463100 Fax: +44 (0) 1425 643111 E-mail: sales@penny-gilescp.co.uk Web site: wwwpenny-gilescp.co.uk

Canadian Distributors: Bridges/Betacom

Description of Resource: as described above.

Available for Windows, Macintosh, PS/2 and USB Approximate Cost: as above