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In article <1429@super.upenn.edu.upenn.edu>, mayerk@linc.cis.upenn.edu (Kenneth Mayer) writes:
> My mother is physically handicapped; she has limited use of her right arm and
> leg. Using a typewriter is a chore (although one-handed typing does exist).
> The problem lies in the shift key. Currently, if her hand can't hold down
> the shift with her pinky finger while hitting the appropriate key, my mother
> must use the caps lock, type the key, then undo the caps lock. Very time
> consuming.

The new system has a file in it called Easy Access.  It does just what
you describe.  It is envoked by hitting the shift key five times in a row.
From that point on, all modifier keys become sticky.  It is described
in detail in the new system release Teach Text notes.

In addition to sticky keys, it has the ability to move the mouse using
the numeric keypad. (This can be useful if you mouse decides to freeze up).

As far as I know, it functions with all existing Mac software.   

Also, you may wish to look into a mouse replacement device that sits
on the user's head and responds as they look around the screen.  I don't
know if it is still being sold, look in a recent Mac Buyer's Guide or
MacUser.  (I'm sorry, I don't have one of them in front of me and can't
recall the name of the company).  There is a really neat video tape
(it was sent out to Apple Users Groups a few months ago) that shows
someone who had no use of their arms using this device.  As the mouse
button they used a "blow switch" that was in their mouth.  They showed
the use of it in desktop publishing, as well as playing Airborne!
(Really a sight to see)

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