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LETTERS ABOUT WORKING WITH DISABILITES
from SGN #68:

• Diane Hosteter
• Margaret Jambor
• Lisa Warriner
• Bert Ochterbeck
• Sue Vitagliano
• Richard Alley
• Shirley Dooley
• Pam Wegner
• Ron Chase
• Joanne DiNardo
• Vickie Kamerik

 

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• SHIRLEY DOOLEY

I've found that when I'm more comfortable sitting than standing, 25" is a good work surface height for me. I can see my work area perfectly. You can achieve that height by taking a folding table and cutting the legs down or take a TV tray and make a 3/4" plywood table top for it and put screws or tabs under the top to keep it from sliding off.

Also, you can use one of those pretty rectangle wrought iron planters to keep tools and chemicals handy . (Forget adding plants, glass is more fun.) Just cut a piece of plywood about 16 to 18" deep, cover with a little carpet, add wheels to the bottom and then secure the planter to the base with U-bolts. By having created that base, you now have a place to keep your glass handy.

But to work at this low height, you need a secretarial/task chair. With that chair you can adjust the height and are able to follow through on your cuts because of height and the seat swivels.

One last thing, take a cue from cyclists and truckers. They have special seats that have a slight gap down the middle. This takes the pressure off the spine and tail bone. So, by adding a little extra padding on each side of the chair where your "cheeks" will be sitting, you might be more comfortable for a longer period of time. And believe me, that is so much better than trying to sit on one of those "donuts."