Writing is often an important part of work. It can take the form of note taking, writing down information, taking minutes for meetings, record keeping or note taking on a personal digital assistant (PDA). There are various skills that can be involved in writing, including reading, computer skills, and pen use.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
There are a range of aids and supports that can assist people who have writing or typing difficulties. If a person experiences difficulty or pain when holding a standard pen, consider using a felt tipped pen that requires less pressure. Pens are also now widely available in a range of widths from office supplies stores, and if fine grips are difficult, a wider pen or a specialised pen grip may prove beneficial.
For people with vision impairment, writing can be difficult as they may be unable to see the lines on which to write or may have difficulty reading back what they have written.
There are numerous pieces of equipment that can enable someone to read or write more easily and independently. For more information about specific types of writing aids, see the links below:
References
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2010, Phones, Communication, Reading and Writing Aids, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc., Sydney, viewed 5 September 2011, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/search3.asp?State=NSW&MC=61&MinC=15.
LifeTec Queensland (no date specified), Reading and Writing Equipment, LifeTec Queensland, Newmarket, viewed 5 September 2011, http://www.lifetec.org.au/_uploads/factsheets/ReadingandWritingEquipment_elec.pdf.
Vision Australia 2007, Handwriting, Vision Australia, Enfield, viewed 5 September 2011, http://www.visionaustralia.org/info.aspx?page=1511.
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