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BigKeys and Assistive Technology
Head Start
- "When BIGKEYS was first field-tested in Head Start classrooms, we
received overwhelmingly positive feedback."
- "Children are attracted to the keyboard, not intimidated by it (as
they sometimes are by a standard computer keyboard)."
- "When asked what they most liked about BIGKEYS, the kids said the
colors made it fun. They also see it as not just a toy but as
something they know grown-ups use."
- "A child's attention is held long-term, and they feel success in
their ability to actually use a computer."
- "Staff felt that the fine motor skill development was enhanced with
BIGKEYS."
Typical Comments by Other Professionals
- "It's fantastic, I love it!"
- "Now that's how a kid's keyboard ought to work."
- "BIGKEYS feels like the alphabet, not like a keyboard."
- "Kids don't get frustrated looking for letters; in alphabetical
order typing is simpler."
- "When presented with an alphabetical layout kids are more
successful."
- "The BigKeys colored keys give an added visual input AND you can pop
off the keys to rearrange them into the QWERTY position! What a
bonus!!"
- "BigKeys is a great piece of assistive technology!"
