Head Wand

A head wand is an assistive input device consisting of a pointer attached to a headband or held in the mouth, allowing people with limited or no hand and arm function to operate a keyboard, touchscreen, or other controls using head movements. Head wands are commonly used by people with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, or other conditions affecting upper limb mobility. Users typically press keys one at a time, making typing slower and more effortful than standard keyboard use. When used with keyboard-based cursor navigation, head wand users are particularly affected by target distance on screen, as each movement requires deliberate head positioning to strike the correct key.