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Re:Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower tha... by RhysU on Thursday December 19, 2019 @06:40AM (#21834012)
My father has ET. I have often watched him use the mouse two-handed. One arm driving tensely (with tremor) and the second hand holding the wrist of the first (with less as not engaged in fine work).

I have early signs. I often wonder if I will eventually be pushed into the grey disability area parent mentioned moreso from UI "progression" than from ET progression

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Re:Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower tha... by MzxgckZtNqX5i on Thursday December 19, 2019 @11:15AM (#21836190)
I lived with (not that bad) ET since I've memories more or less, and I'm still under 30. Nonetheless, I encounter daily "difficulties" in doing basic things like typing my code on the door keypad (I miss the correct button and I need to re-enter the code), signing on the POS while the delivery guy keeps it floating mid-air in front of me, etc. Those are obviously nothing compared to real disabilities, but some of them could be easily avoided with a bit of smart design of UI.
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