Finding a mouse to fit your child or student’s unique needs can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of available computer mice to choose from outside of traditional 2-button mice. Options include trackballs, trackpads, joysticks, and even ones you can manipulate with your eyes! The BIGtrack Trackball is one example available from AbleNet.
The BIGtrack 2.0 is a USB computer mouse that includes a large 3-inch trackball with enlarged left and right click buttons. The base of the mouse is sturdy and heavy, which allows the user to seamlessly move and position the mouse cursor on the computer screen. Once the cursor is positioned, the two over-sized buttons make it easy to click.
BIGtrack 2.0 Features:
- Drag Lock:
- “The drag lock feature enables a user to move objects on the screen without having to hold the mouse click button down.”
- How to use:
- Position the mouse cursor over the item you’d like to move
- Once the cursor is positioned, double right-click to lock onto the item
- Once it’s locked, the user can move the item with the trackball
- After you’ve reached desired location, activate either the right or left click button one time to release the object
- Switch access:
- BIGtrack 2.0 includes two mono switch jacks
- Plugging in a switch on the left side will enable the left click via the switch
- Plugging in a switch on the right side will enable the right click via the switch
- Switches are sold separately
- Compatible with most laptop, desktop, and tablet computers that can use a standard mouse
- One USB Type A receptacle is required
- Large 3-inch trackball
- Color coded right and left click buttons