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American Ergonomics Corporation
This site consists of a catalog of ergonomically correct chairs for the workplace.Contour Design
This company's Web page offers information and reviews on products from their catalog. There is also a link to press release and news on their various products.ERGOBuyer
ErgoBuyer is a list of companies offering ergonomics products and services. ErgoBuyer does not rate the companies or products and recommends that the buyer research products before purchasing.The Helping Hand: The Stretch-assager
This site offers information about Repetitive Strain Injury and ergonomics. There are links to helpful information, symptoms, ergonomic tips, testimonials and how to order the Stretch-assager.Office Organix
This site offers a catalog for their products, solutions to ergonomic problems and links to other resources on the Web, as well as a search engine and free online evaluation of your work area.Workspace Resources
This comprehensive site covers just about everything. Workspace Resources offers links to other commercial sites, an electronic classroom, articles, solutions, furniture index, a catalog to search equipment, as well as hardware and software considerations for the user, and a reference shelf.Computer Repetitive Strain Injury
Paul Marxhausen has designed this site to educate the visitor about ergonomics. The user can find information concerning repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, along with many other disorders related to repetitive strain. Marxhausen offers a list of symptoms and suggestions for prevention of strains and a list of references to find more information on repetitive strain injuries.Cornell University Ergonomics Web
CU Ergo, a site sponsored by the Cornell University, offers information on ergonomics research, studies in the field, class work and professional guidance, ergo jobs, academics and other links. Additional information includes software and hardware recommendations for the workplace. This site also offers workstation setup advice.Ergonomics in Australia
This site provides "interesting, free information about ergonomics and safety. Resources for your ergonomics projects, services, and links to extraordinarily helpful ergonomics sites all over the world. This award-winning site also hosts Mark Dohrmann and Partners Pty Ltd - an Australian firm providing independent advice on all aspects of ergonomics and safety since 1977, including expert advice in personal injury cases."ERGOSmart
ERGOSmart offers information on trends, job tools, and solutions to problems concerning ergonomics. Most information is directed to the food industry, but can be used by anyone with a concern about ergonomics.ErgoWeb - The Place for Professional Ergonomics Solutions
This comprehensive site offers the user several avenues of information including resource center, software solutions, consulting services, a buyer's guide and training services. The company information is available at the company link at the bottom of the page.Humanics ErgoSystems
"And more on ergonomics...," a site discussing issues in the area of ergonomics, offers several downloadable articles and papers useful in this field. Links to armrest design, alternative keyboards, online workplace evaluations, and hyperlinks to other ergonomic web sites are also available.Humantech - Consultants in Occupational Ergonomics
"Humantech, Inc. is a full service human performance consulting firm specializing in occupational ergonomics engineering since 1979." Their "projects have ranged from major initiatives to deploy corporate ergonomics programs on a turn key basis, to delivering training programs for local manufacturers." Read Ergo Advisor Newsletter, an online periodical and look at a list of clients that have worked with Humantech.General Health and Safety: Ergonomics
Sponsored by Stanford University Environmental Health and Safety Department, this site has information covering proper setup of equipment, healthy work habits and practices and office stretches.OEHS Web
OEHS Web is sponsored by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at University of Virginia. The site has stretch exercises of neck, hand wrist, forearms, shoulders, upper back, lower back. The site also has video display terminals. The site is maintained by Vaugh C. Kowahl.OSHA Ergonomics
At the official site for OSHA you will find a detailed alphabetical listing of all the topics associated with Ergonomics under the subjects links.Office Ergonomics
At this site, you will find information about arm/wrist injuries, back pain, eyestrain, answers to questions about keyboards, and periodical links. In addition to general information about ergonomics, you will find descriptions of the best chairs, keyboards, gizmos, a checklist for problems associated with repetitive strain injuries, power questions, and a set of links to other good sites with concerns about ergonomics.UC Davis Office Ergonomics
This site, sponsored by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at the University of California, Davis, contains assessment and training tools, and a list of videos about ergonomics.UCLA Ergonomics
UCLA Department of Environmental Health and Safety offers information about ergonomics with links to office and laboratory concerns, offers suggestions for equipment and modifications, symptoms of strain on the body, and ways to prevent and correct strains.UCSF/UCB Ergonomics Program
Here, at a site sponsored by the University of California, San Francisco and Berkeley, find case studies, information about their graduate program, research information and publications, as well as computer use tips.Usernomics
Usernomics offers links to ergonomic information and training sites, instructional design sites, and safety issues. The site also links to metasearch engines, directories, newsgroups and mailing lists that pertain to ergonomics and the associated issues.WristHand.com
WristHand.com discusses treatment options for wrist and hand pain, offers an online video, gives ergonomic tips, as well as discusses the causes and symptoms of repetitive strain injuries.Deskercise
This site offers suggested exercises to help reduce stress and fatigue while on the job. The site is sponsored by the University of California Human Resources and Benefits Department and offers links to other similar topics, such as wellness, relaxation responses, children and elder care .Ergocise
At Ergocise, users will find a list of suggestions for relaxing muscles that have been overstressed from work. There are short videos to help illustrate how the exercises should be done. This site also offers a downloadable program to help remind users to stop and stretch aching muscles. There is also a list of books and links about ergonomics, as well as a list of some disorders that can accompany repetitive strain injuries and how to pinpoint pain.Exercises for the Office
At this site, you will find a good definition for what causes injuries in the office. There are excellent illustrations of exercises that will help users to avoid static posture, one of the leading reasons for injury in the office. This site is sponsored by the University of Waterloo.Computer Training
This site of keyboard shortcuts is offered by Baker College, as a help to their students in personal computing. The site offers suggestions on how to use the page and a list of shortcuts to help with any PC.Windows® Shortcuts to Save Time
Use this site to help find shortcuts to using your mouse. This site offers a list of WinKey, Dialog Box, keyboard, computer, Explorer and general shortcuts.Desktop Software Support: MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts
This site offers shortcuts for the Mac user. You will find alternative shortcuts to using the mouse while using your computer. This site is sponsored by the Harvard Medical School.Keyboard Shortcuts
This page, developed by Carolyn Johnson, an Information Services Librarian at Owens Library, can help with general shortcuts while using the computer.Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys, sponsored by Computer Hope, offers a list of shortcuts to using your computer keyboard. While using the keyboard shortcuts, you can minimize repetitive strain and help to alleviate injuries caused by using the computer. This site offers help while using Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Front Page.Ergonomic Tips and Resources for Educators and Students: Avoiding Repetitive Motion Injuries
This presentation was presented by Patricia J. Wyatt, Connie J.Ury, and Gary Ury. at the 2003 Stop Surfing-Start Teaching National Conference in February, 2003, in Las Vegas, NV. This presentation offers statistics, suggestions and information about specific types of injuries.Professional Certification in Ergonomics/Human Factors
This presentation, sponsored by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics, offers a presentation that offers definitions, an overview of human factors in ergonomics and gives permission to use this presentation in classes and business settings.Designing Your Computer Workstation for Comfort & Productivity
This PowerPoint presentation offers tips on ergonomics, suggestions for setting up a workstation, shows various types of hardware to help with ergonomic problems, and risk factors that occur in the workplace. This site is sponsored by the University of California, San Diego.Products for "Reading Enhancement and Voice Technology, Blindness and Low Vision Products, and Electronic Aids to Daily LIving" including Zoom Text Keyboard and screen reading software such as JAWS or MAGic
BigShot Screen Magnification Software-magnifies all windows programsn $112.95
- Products.
- Lunar- screen magnification software $395
- Lunar plus- screen magnifier with speech $595
- Hal- screen reader software that reads the screen and communicates through speech synthesizer or refreshable Braille display $795
- SuperNova- magnification, speech, and Braille output. $1195
- Cicero- scans and converts printed documents to synthesized speech and reads them aloud $495
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- Read: Out Loud- text reader $299
- ClassMate Reader- portable text reader, lets you listen to the text and follow along with words; plays electronic books $479
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
This web site gives all the information needed to order Dragon NaturallySpeaking software. This software helps users to use their computer, through voice recognition software.
- Products
- Key to Access- includes Universal Reader; E-Text Reader; Talking Dictionary; Talking Word Processor; Scan and Read Pro; PDF Magic; Text to Audio; Talking Calculator. $395
- Keyboards- prices from $36.99-$232
- Key to Access VPOD- similar to Key to Access plus Mini SD card slots and Live Update $430
- Products
- Amigo- Portable magnification, with freeze frame option that can connect to a television
- Nemo- Compact digital magnifier, with freeze frame, 6 viewing modes, and 3 hour battery life.
- Products
- Ergonomic Keyboards $13.50-$314.10
- Ergonomic Mice $30-$200
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- JAWS- screen reader $895-$1095
- MAGic- screen magnification software $345- $995
- SARA- scanning and reading appliance- reads books, documents, mail, newspapers, magazines. $2,795
- OpenBook- converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic format on the computer. Then offers text-to-speech software. $995
- Topaz- text magnifier
- Camera only: $1,945
- Monitors- $2,095-$3,495
- Products
- Windows-Eyes- screen reader $895
- ZoomText Magnifier/ Screen Reader- enlarges, enhances, and reads aloud everything on the screen $595
Independent Living Technologies
Products include BigTrack Trackball- easy to use, 3 inch yellow ball with 2 blue buttons; works with windows or Macintosh with USB or PS/2 port; can coexist with another mouse $75.99
Products and technology to help students with learning disabilities and challenges with reading, writing, and studying.
- Products
- Standard gh Player 2.1- text-to speech function, digital magnification, contrast enhancement, synchronized text highlighting. $149.95
- BigShot Screen Enlarger- screen magnifier $99.00
- Simon Reading Machine- scanning- reading machine $2,295.00
- Patriot Scan and Read- scanner/reader $3,295.00
- Plustek Book Reader- scanner, text to speech, text magnification software $699.00
- Fresnel Stand Magnifier for Laptops- $99.95
MouseTool
"This site offers a free download of mouse software for sufferers of carpal tunnel, tendonitis, or any repetitive strain injury.MouseTool enables clickless mousing. MouseTool is the free program that clicks the mouse for you and works with any mouse, trackball, or other pointing mechanism."Products include RealSpeak text to speech software
Products include WordQ 2- can be used with Word, WordPad, Notepad, or Outlook, predicts and displays lists and each word and sentence can be read aloud to hear mistakes $225
Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice to Text Software- converts natural speech to text, includes microphone; works with wordPerfect and Word. $199.00
StretchBreak
This software was developed to remind users to move during work sessions at the computer. The software pops up after a designated time to remind you to stretch. This software helps to prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries. The site offers reviews to help you evaluate the software.
- Products
- FrogPad Mobile Keyboard- one handed keyboard that works with most USB compatible devices $125-$145
- Sense View Portable P430- Portable magnifier- wide digital LCD, digital magnification function and still shot function $775
FREE Natural Voice Text to Speech Reader
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- DataHand Ergonomic Assistive Technology Keyboard Personal Edition $505
- OPENBook Reading Software- allows users to read, edit and manage scanned images from many different sources. $995
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