Dasher
Free open-source text entry system controlled by continuous...
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What it does
Dasher is a free, open-source text entry system designed specifically for people with severe motor impairments who cannot use traditional keyboards. Instead of clicking individual keys, users control a continuous pointer (from a mouse, joystick, head tracker, or eye-gaze system) that navigates through an expanding menu of letters and words.
Who it's for
Users with severe motor impairments using head trackers, eye gaze, or joysticks who need an efficient, minimal-movement text entry alternative to on-screen keyboards.
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Price: Free · Free tier available
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Windows, Mac
Price
Free
Free option
Yes
Category
Motor and Physical Access
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Challenges it addresses
- ✓text input with minimal motor movement
- ✓efficient typing with alternative pointing devices
- ✓eye-gaze text entry without a full keyboard
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