High-Contrast Keyboard | NDIS Aid for Low Vision & Accessible Typing

Navigating the digital world requires tools that are clear, comfortable, and reliable. Our High-Contrast Backlit Keyboard is an essential assistive device designed to make computer access easier and more efficient. For NDIS participants with low vision, motor skill challenges, or sensory sensitivities, this keyboard removes common barriers, reducing frustration and supporting greater digital independence.

Key Benefits & Features:

• Enhanced Visibility & High-Contrast: The large, bold, and easy-to-read letters dramatically reduce eye strain and improve typing accuracy for individuals with low vision.

• Adjustable 7-Colour Backlighting: Tailor the visibility to your specific needs and environment. The adjustable backlighting illuminates the keys, making them clear in any lighting condition without causing glare.

• Quiet & Tactile Keys: The keyboard is designed for quiet operation, minimising auditory distractions, which is ideal for sensory-sensitive users or shared environments. The keys provide satisfying tactile feedback for a comfortable typing experience.

• Durable & Stable Design: A widened, stable base prevents shaking during use, while the spill-resistant design protects against accidental spills, ensuring the keyboard is a durable and reliable daily tool.

How This Keyboard Supports Accessibility

This keyboard is a vital assistive tool that supports NDIS goals by:

• Aiding Individuals with Low Vision: The combination of large print and adjustable backlighting is a critical feature for participants with a wide range of vision impairments, allowing them to see the keyboard clearly and type with confidence.

• Supporting Users with Motor Skill Challenges: The large keys provide a bigger target area, which can significantly improve accuracy for individuals with tremors, arthritis, or other dexterity challenges. The stable base ensures the keyboard stays in place.

• Managing Sensory Needs: The quiet keystrokes are a key benefit for participants with sensory processing sensitivities or who work in quiet environments, reducing auditory stimulation and supporting focus.

An Essential NDIS Support Item

The High-Contrast Keyboard is a perfect example of effective low cost assistive technology. It is a fundamental tool that provides a more accessible bridge to the digital world, directly supporting NDIS goals for education, employment, and community participation.

This item may be claimable under your NDIS funding (e.g., Assistive Technology). We strongly recommend consulting with your Plan Manager, Support Coordinator, or Allied Health Professional (such as an OT) to ensure it aligns with your plan's goals.

Meticulous Specifications:

• Connection Type: USB Wired

• Cable Length: 1.5 m (approx.)

• Backlighting: 7-Colour LED with adjustable brightness

• Key Type: Quiet membrane keys with large print

• Features: Spill-resistant, ergonomic tilt, stable base

• Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Linux

• Package Includes: 1 x High-Contrast Backlit Keyboard, 1 x User Manual