Hello!
I'm helping my partner (who has EDS, thus the relevance) with updating their computer setup to make it more ergonomic and less painful for them to use for extended periods. We've arranged some things like a comfortable chair, proper monitor elevation to keep the neck at a healthy position, and a couple other basics. However, we'd also be interested in finding a good mouse and keyboard. So, I seek advice and recommendations.
Some extra details:
- Their hands are quite small, so anything that relies heavily on hotkeys or key combos is challenging. So, having many extra keys is useful. Best case would probably be a slightly smaller than average vertical mouse with an MMO style keypad, but that is rather niche so I'm not sure if it exists. So, will take whatever recommendations you may have.
- We have a local computer store, so we will be trying some out there, but their stock of samples to try isn't very big.
- Keyboards (at least membrane ones) are pretty standard. But, if anyone knows of some good options for small hands and EDS, that would be appreciated. The only atypical behaviour I've noticed in their typing is that they often use caps lock in place of shift for capitalization to avoid key combos as that can cause some difficulty.
- Assuming membrane keyboards with low key pressure requirements are better, but if otherwise, please let me know!
- They tend to be the type to use something until it is well past unusable, so preferably something durable if possible.
- She does not have any official equipment for managing her condition. Just off the shelf things like wraps and compression clothes to handle large joints. We are currently waiting on a diagnosis in order to access proper care and equipment.
I'll also take other tips and tricks related to this that any of you might have. I just want them to be as comfortable as possible.
Thank you for any input! I really appreciate it.