Typing mathematics is sometimes difficult with text editor functions for students with motor impairment and other associated impairments (visual, cognitive). Based on the HandiMathKey software keyboard, a user-centred design method involving the ecosytem of disabled students was applied to design the HMK-D physical keyboard for mathematical input. We opted for the Stream Deck device because of its multimedia features and its appeal to young students to the HMK-D. Preliminary tests with 8 students (5 in secondary school and 3 in high school) shows that HMK-D is highly accepted, accessible and fun for mathematical input by students with impairments. A longitudinal study of the usability and acceptability of HMK-D is planned for the 2023-2024 school year.
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@article{arxiv.2311.13898,
title = {HandiMathKey-Device},
author = {Frédéric Vella and Nathalie Dubus and Eloise Grolleau and Marjorie Deleau and Cécile Malet and Christine Gallard and Véronique Ades and Nadine Vigouroux},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2311.13898},
year = {2023}
}