Rachel Just in case Rachel is on holiday - I wondered the same. But I followed the web links given by other respondents and got details. eg http://www.emptech.info/products_by_subcategory.php?ID=145&PHPSESSID=cad 6bbc019afaa4a4765d1db2999ff32 - sorry, can't credit this link as I've deleted the e-mails...... Best wishes Sheenagh Hull University of Leeds -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Demery, Rachel Sent: 22 December 2004 11:15 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Jennifer Can you explain what a 'writing bird' is and pass on details of suppliers? Thanks Rachel -----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Sidery [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 17 December 2004 16:44 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME A 'Writing Bird' perhaps, which doesn't require any grip whatsoever. -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Demery, Rachel Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 3:45 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Hello All Have a colleague who has carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists and is finding writing with pens is causing pins and needles. Does anyone know of any particular pen that would reduce this difficulty or any alternative device that would help? Grateful for any information. HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Rachel Demery Disability Adviser UWIC Email: [log in to unmask]