Abstract
Sticky Keys and Repeat Keys are two important keyboard configuration facilities intended to improve keyboard access for users with motor disabilities. While the value of such facilities has long been recognized, there has been very little empirical research examining their use.
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Trewin, S., Pain, H. (1998). A Study of Two Keyboard Aids to Accessibility. In: Johnson, H., Nigay, L., Roast, C. (eds) People and Computers XIII. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3605-7_6
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