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Old 09-24-2011, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jeanb View Post
what problems do you have when visiting the web? I'm looking for input about any difficulties or barriers you may have because of PD.

For example, many websites with javascript menus are hard for me to navigate. Their menu choices disappear because I can't control the mouse easily.

Thanks, Jean
Have either of you tried a mouse with a roller ball? Back in the day when I was treated for ET, my neuro recommended it. I do like them but they are on the large side and a little clunky (why is it stuff to help us always comes back to looking a thick-soled orthopedic shoe-ha)

http://webaim.org/articles/motor/assistive#trackball

They have prettier ones than this, but you get idea...
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