A range of specially adapted writing pens are available for use by people who may require a pen with either a moulded or alternative grip to help them write independently.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
For people who find it difficult to grip a standard pen due to pain, fatigue, unsteadiness in the hands or reduced grip strength, office supply stores and specialist stores stock a wide range of different shaped pens, pen holders and pen grip attachments.
Some examples of available pens include:
- ‘V’ shaped pens where one finger goes through the ‘V’ and the ends of the pen rest on the knuckles
- pens with a hole in the centre to put finger through
- kidney shaped pens
- weighted pens to help those with unsteady hands
- pens with a wider shaft
- fingertip pens
- pen holders that allow a gross arm action to write.
A range of other writing aids are also available. See links below for more information.
References
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2011, Writing Aids, Independent Living Centres Australia, Sydney, viewed 7 November 2011,
http://www.ilcaustralia.org/search3.asp?State=WA&MC=61&MinC=15.
LifeTec Queensland 2008, Reading and Writing Equipment, LifeTec Queensland, Newmarket, viewed 7 November 2011, http://www.lifetec.org.au/home/content.asp?pageid=198.
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