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Hi Claire I don't know whether it will be appropriate in this case but usually when recommending an ergonomic chair for home use I also spec. a portable back rest for University use which is also available for placement. A back rest will not give the same level of comfort as a chair but is portable and will make most furniture at least tolerable. Geoff PLEASE NOTE SLIGHT CHANGE TO EMAIL ADDRESS Geoff Coates Assisstive Technology Adviser University of Central Lancashire Student Services Marsh Building Tel: 01772 892601 Fax: 01772 892939 email: [log in to unmask] >>> [log in to unmask] 11/21/00 10:20am >>> Dear All Does anyone have an answer to this situation: A student on a compulsory five week work placement, but requires an ergonomically designed chair, due to a back condition. The student has such a chair at home via their DSA claim. Now, is it the responsibility of the institution to provide such a chair during the student's work placement period, or the placement's responsibility under to DDA? Education or employment? Although this is a relatively short placement, where do we stand regarding sandwich courses and extended work placements? I would appreciate your views. Many thanks Claire %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%