About a month ago I told you that progression of my MS was preventing me from getting any work done on my computer. I am happy to report that my visit to the Center for Accessible Technology was most fruitful. I had two primary issues to resolve; finding an alternate pointing device, and finding a better microphone.

First, as far as the mouse was concerned, I went in thinking that I would probably have to use a trackball -- something that I wasn't crazy about since I always found them to be disorienting. The woman who was working with me explained that, for several reasons, this would'nt work for me. She had me try a joystick mouse and I was thrilled to find how easy it was to use.

Regarding the microphone, something I rely on for use with voice recognition software, my headset, although very accurate, wasn't working because I often don't have the strength to lift my hands over my head in order to place it. Now I'm using this great handheld mic attached to a boom. Computing life is so much easier!

Case closed.

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During the last couple of weeks, I have been working very hard to complete a major redesign of this web site. I'm really happy with the results and will give you the new URL within the next week.