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Would he not qualify under the revisions to the Copyright (Visual impairment) Act http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_C VIPsAct2002.hcsp which takes in physical impairment so that e-books etc could be sourced through the various charities and Reveal web etc. If the thimble idea is a good one, there are relatively cheap ones here http://www.1north.co.uk/page/1/CTGY/1899012 Best Wishes E.A. Mrs E.A. Draffan Assistive Technologist Mobile: 07976 289103 http://www.emptech.info -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Taylor, Barry Sent: 21 April 2006 11:49 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: reading aid Thanks to all. It looks like the rubber thimble on a hand strap might be a runner. The only ones I'd seen were made circa 1940 & had lost their stickiness! New ones work quite well, don't they? BTW The client just pointed out that as he used to read around 4 books a week, using ebooks would be quite a cost. ebook library anyone? Barry Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist Medical Physics Department Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ Tel 01482 675928, fax 01482 675750 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dave Thompson Sent: 21 April 2006 11:41 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: reading aid Why not a rubber thimble on his finger? Me -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Daniel Chris Sent: 21 April 2006 10:26 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: reading aid Barry If the client has gross motor control, could he also hold a stick with a rubber finger-stall on the end? This will turn most pages or sheets of paper as bank clerks have known for years. If he cannot hold a stick could one be placed on a head mounted wand? Not necessarily stylish bed-time wear but functional nevertheless. Chris -----Original Message----- From: Taylor, Barry [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 21 April 2006 10:09 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: reading aid Dear all Has anyone come up with a simple strategy for page turning? My client has peripheral nerve damage & thus no finger control. Gross arm movements are fine. Automatic page turners have been rejected because of their size - he just wants to read a paperback when he goes to bed! I'm sure we can come up with a book holder, but its picking up a page which is difficult. Barry Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist Medical Physics Department Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ Tel 01482 675928, fax 01482 675750 [log in to unmask] ************************************************************************ *********** Privileged or Confidential Information may be contained in this message If you are not the addressee indicated in the message or responsible for delivery of the message to that person, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. If this is the case, you should destroy this message, and notify us immediately. Any file attachment may not be copied, transferred, or otherwise transmitted to any other party without our express permission. Opinions, conclusions and other information expressed in this message are not given or endorsed by us unless otherwise indicated by an authorised representative independent of this message. We have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that this e-mail has been swept for viruses, we cannot however accept any liability for any related loss or damage that you may suffer as a consequence of our transmission of this e-mail. ************************************************************************ *********** -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/320 - Release Date: 20/04/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/320 - Release Date: 20/04/2006