It is not just the type of keyboard that should be taken into account when you are trying to minimize stress, strain an tiredness! You should make sure that the chair that is chosen has the following features: five wheels to minimize the risk of tipping over, height adjustment for setting the individual height for the particular table/desk at which an individual(s) are going to be working, a High back with lumbar support that can be raised and lowered for correct positioning, a seat that can be tilted forward or backward to allow for individual seating preference. If a chair that is chosen comes with arm supports, make sure the arm supports are adjustable and do not obstruct, restrict or get in the way when you are working. The desk/table that is chosen should not be so high that if the chair is at its full height, it is uncomfortable to perform any work. It is recommended that, where possible, individuals who are performing typing and writing tasks, should have their hands and wrists at an angle that is higher than their elbows. If you are working in an area where the floor is carpeted, purchasing a mat that has studs on the underside can help in moving the chair around in a workspace. Another advantage in having one of these mats, is that they protect the mat from being snagged by the wheels. Sincerely: Dave Durber Sincerely: Dave Durber On Sat, 3 Sep 2005 08:13:35 -0600, you wrote: >Using a full keyboard to enter ASCII Braille causes less strain than six-key >typing. There are many styles of ergonomic keyboards designed to reduce >strain. Typing on a properly-designed keyboard should not make your arms or >hands tired even when you are older. An even better option for brailling is >to let Duxbury do it! > >Susan > >* * * >* This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. >* To unsubscribe, send a blank message with >* unsubscribe >* as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also >* subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription >* options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive >* is also located there. >* Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com >* * * * * * * This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. * To unsubscribe, send a blank message with * unsubscribe * as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also * subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription * options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive * is also located there. * Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com * * *