Joysticks

What type of technology? What is it? What is it used for? Which type of impairment?
 * Joysticks **
 * Assistive technology  pointing and maneuvering device
 * For people who have shaky or unintentional arm movements; Joysticks can replace the traditional mouse and provide greater control of the direction and speed of the cursor on screen.
 * A controlling device that helps people controls the intended direction when on electric wheelchairs.
 * Are used to replace the computer mouse for people with fairly severe physical disabilities.
 * To replace normal wheelchairs
 * People with  athetoid  conditions, such as  cerebral palsy

> , who find them easier to grasp than a standard mouse Cost? Website to Purchase? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Why is it the “better” project? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Other Information Pictures and examples
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Also muscular dystrophy or motor neurone disease<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">People who have a hard time moving a mouse and control it because of the shakiness
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Average form $100-$345
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">For people with shakiness or muscular weakness this is easier to grasp and maneuver than a normal mouse. They also are very easy to control when on electric wheelchairs,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">An individual can use the joystick in whatever position he/she finds most comfortable when operating the computer. They are highly flexible and enable the user to move the cursor both horizontally and vertically at various speeds.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Most joysticks are compatible with both PC and Macintosh Platforms