We investigated hiring of equipment for final year bods last year. Where little [or no ] specialist stuff was involved we found hiring worked out more expensive and difficult, despite shopping around a great deal in the Midlands/West area. The LEAs I work with would be delighted if we could recommend a cheaper alternative, so please let me know! Karen Ball ACCESS Centre The Royal National College for the Blind College Road HEREFORD HR1 1EB Tel: 01432 265725 Fax: 01432 353478 email: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%