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Reading and writing aids

This section includes equipment to assist with reading and writing. Equipment may be suitable for adults, children or both.

Line finders, page markers and reading frames are used to emphasise or isolate areas of text to make the passage easier to read. Some items will enable one-handed reading and page turning and mark the place when a book is closed. Reading frames may also reduce glare from the page.

Signature, line and envelope guides guide you to the required areas to write the address on an envelope, or sign a cheque book or other document requiring a signature Writing frames have elasticated cord acting as line guides, a piece of paper can be inserted into the frame and the cord helps to keep your writing in line.

Paper holders include desk clamps which may stabilise paper for writing.

Desk and table accessories includes equipment that can provide additional assistance when reading or writing. 

Equipment designed to secure and position art and craft, photographic material, instruments or magnifiers either on a table or on a wheelchair.

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A4 Sheet Magnifier with Stand
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Writing Grip
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OrCam Read Smart
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Signature Guide
A credit card sized guide to help with signatures
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Gimble Book Holder
Clip which keeps paperback books open for hands-free reading. Clip holds both sides of the book and allows for page turning. Two sizes available. Can ...
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Magic Whiteboard
Magic Whiteboard These Magic Whiteboard sheets enable you to create an instant whiteboard anywhere.
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Workstands
Workstands designed to support craft materials, such as embroidery, reading materials and jigsaws. Comprises floor plate located beneath the leg of a ...
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Typoscopes Reading Guides
Card with rectangular cutout designed to isolate lines of text. Card also serves to reduce glare from page.
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Signature Guide
Plastic signature guide available in a choice of colour.
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Notepaper And Envelope Writing Guide
Two white plastic boards with raised lines. Designed to be placed underneath ordinary plain paper to guide writing. Two sizes available for notepaper ...
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Free Hand Desk Clamp
Desk clamp with spring mechanism to secure papers to a desk or writing board. Options: paper holder accessory which enables paper to be angled for vie...
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Envelope Guide
Black plastic envelope guide.
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DOUBLE ENDED CLAMP 1600
Flexible metal arm with two spring clamps. One end can be attached to a table or tray, and the other end can be used for holding a pattern or magnifie...
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Card Writing Frames
Cardboard writing guide with rigid parallel lines.
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Alligator Easy Grip Ruler
Easy grip ruler. Comprises: 30cm long ruler with handle; markings in centimetres and millimetres.
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