Sunday, February 28, 2010

Large Keyboards for Seniors



Do you, or someone you know, have difficulty using standard keyboards due to age or ability? Well, Chester Creek has designed several keyboards to assist seniors to access the internet more easily. They have created large key keyboards, large print keyboards and different colored keyboards to increase visibility for those whose eyesight is slightly to severely hindered and who have shaky hands.

The ReaderBoard Large Print Computer Keyboard makes squinting unnecessary. The letters, numbers and commands are larger than standard print so that viewing the keyboard is much easier. As anyone over 30 knows, larger, clearer print means less mistakes, and less frustration. It also has a sleek, stylish design that makes it look good too. Children learning their letters will be better able to identify these large sized letters with the help of a parent or grandparent. The dimensions of the keyboard are 18"x.75"x6.75". This keyboard is compatible with most PC and Mac operating systems and costs only $39.95 at chestercreek.com.

The VisionBoard2 comes in two different sets of colors to increase visibility. The first is black text and numbers on white keys on a black board, and the second is black text and numbers on yellow keys on a black board. Both combinations make viewing the letters and numbers easy. The keyboards themselves are larger than standard keyboards and slightly larger than the ReaderBoard. The keyboard is 19"x1.5"x7" with large 1" square keys which increase visibility, readability, and a person's control of the keys. These two keyboards would be great for people who have low vision or shaky hands. Also, because of their large keys, pain that might be associated with using standard keyboards, will be lessened with the increased size of this keyboard. The large type on the keys was designed to reduce eyestrain as well as increase function and control for those with decreased or limited abilities. The function keys are smaller than the letter keys and oval shaped to allow more room in the keyboard for the letters, numbers and controls. They are located standardly at the top of the keyboard. This keyboard sells for $99.95. It is also compatible with most Mac and PC systems.

Chester Creek has also designed a keyguard that slips over the keyboard to help those who accidentally press more than one key at a time. The metal guard physically separates the keys so a person can only press one key at a time, eliminating errors, and frustration. The keyguard comes in two sizes: one to fit their standard vision board and one to fit their large size boards. The metal is also easy to clean.

Keyboard Seals are also available to protect the two sizes of keyboards available. They are made of a flexible polyurethane that is also durable and easy to clean. They fit like a skin on top the key boards, sealing around the edges to keep dirt, dust and debris from harming your keyboard. You won't have to worry about food or liquids damaging your keyboard either!

Both of Chester Creek's keyboards are environmentally RoHS compliant, FCC CE safety approved, come with a USB connector and have limited lifetime warranties.

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