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Title Your Name Subject and Section Professor’s Name Date Research Implementation and Recommendation William attempts to find his way through the maze of daily activities and goes for the job of his dreams with less difficulty and more effectiveness with multiple sclerosis. Acknowledging the effect of his condition on his physical as well as cognitive abilities, a set of assistive technology tools, obviously earmarked for his unique needs, were combined to address the problem. These are the AT solutions that are ingenious in a way to diminish discomfort, increase productivity, and mollify the influence of the MS-associated symptoms in his day-to-day life activities. 1 Perixx Periboard-512 Ergonomic Split Keyboard - Natural Ergonomic Design - Black - Bulky Size 19.09"x9.29"x1.73", US English Layout The Perixx Periboard-512 Ergonomic Split Keyboard is an innovative solution that eases the strain on his hands and wrists, both of which are the main sources of the pain, tingling, and numbness caused by his MS. Its specifically natural ergonomic design, using a split layout and elevated wrist rests, encourages a more convenient typing which allows the writer to maintain a healthy hand position, thus, there will be less pressure on his wrists and fingers. The space of the keyboard is big enough for him to position his hands comfortably, providing more ergonomics and reducing tiredness while typing. Through this keyboard, William can avoid the strain on his body caused by typing and therefore his productivity and the comfort level of his job can be enhanced. 2 ELECOM Bluetooth Wireless Ergonomic Shape Mouse, Silent Click, Right Hand 2000DPI, 5 Buttons, Optical Sensor, Compatible with PC, Mac, Laptop, EX-G, Lsize Black (M-XGL30BBSKBK) The mouse, on the other hand, has this advantage and it is tailor-made to meet the needs of people who, just like William, who experience difficulties and pains in their hands as a result of multiple sclerosis. With its comfortable shape and convenient posture, William can forget about your hands being strained and feel easy while using it. The mechanism that is soundless exerts a quieter operation, which is beneficial in William’s case because he is not much savvy to noise. Moreover, the wireless feature ensures more comfort as he is able to adjust his position for the comfort he needs and is free from the cables to move around. William can navigate through his computer with his mouse in a much easier and relaxed fashion which more than often results in a better user experience minimizing physical strain. 3 Speechify (reading app for iPhone users) Speechify is a very good tool for William because he suffers from optical neuritis, which is a neurological condition in which an individual experiences blurry vision in his left eye. This app uses text-to-speech feature and enables William to listen to the material instead of reading it through his eyes. This function comes in handy for William when reads the written content on his iPhone due to his visual impairment, and hence it saves him the struggle of following the content closely. 4 Read&Write Software Read&Write software provides a ...