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

All kinds..#1 problem is cronically clicking on the wrong stuff unintentionally, and uncontrolably

Night interneting is an adventure, for sure

This is a great question! For me FaceBook is a veritable minefield...can't say how many unintended "Friend Requests" I have sent over the last year.

My problem was a too sensitive trackpad. I changed settings so it doesn't open links so easily, but I lose a lot of fluidity with it when not fully on with meds. I like a wireless mouse because it encourages bigger more sweeping movements but then always seem to overshoot my goal.

Complain, complain....

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...

jean
I spend more time editing spaces and extra letters than I do typing my messages! Isn't there some way to slow the touch when you type? I did that once but it was too slow.

And sitting up straighht - what kind of ergonomic (?sp) chair do you guys and gals use? I cannot sit back in my chair - I tend to migrate for the edge, like I'm about to take off. And of course it is awful on my back.

Suggestions?

This may seem strange, but are there foot controlled mouses for computers?

HG

HG, I've never heard of such a thing. Would it help you?

All, thank you for responding. I've been doing research and here is a list of suggestions for people with motor coordination problems:

Use javascript menus sparingly - difficult for people with tremors - because pointer may slip off, then the menu disappears. If used, be sure to make sure the menu doesn't disappear too soon.

Use underlines for links.

Make sure there is a lot of spacing between a list of links (like double-spaced between)

Add "alt" and "title" text to links and graphics

make sure form fill-ins are in order so users can tab from first to last

Include a text-list site map so users can get around your website in a text - rather than graphic way

Text should be minimum of 12 point, sans-serif

LInks should not "open new pages"

That's all I can think of at the moment. If I forgot any, I'll add them. And maybe these will give you ideas as well!

Jean

I don't require one myself, but a quick google search will show some options for foot controlled computer mouse -used by the disabled or folk with repetitive strain injuries, etc.

HG