There are various different types of modified filing trays available from office stores and specialist suppliers including:
- filing trays with pull out doors
- colour coded trays
- mobile units on wheels
- wall mountable filing trays.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
Individuals with both cognitive and physical disabilities may find modified filing trays easier to access or identify items independently due to the capacity to customise set up or to locate items via colour coding.
Some points to consider when purchasing modified filing systems include:
- weight of the trays
- height of filing system to avoid stooping or bending
- method of access
- blocking devices to prevent accidental removal of units
- colours available.
Further information is available on using other types of office equipment:
References
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2011, Vocational Aids and Equipment: Filing and Storage Equipment, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc., viewed 5 May 2011 http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/search3.asp?State=NSW&MC=64&MinC=14.
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2011, Buyers Guide: Filing systems, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc., viewed 5 May 2011, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/search4.asp?State=NSW&MC=64&MinC=14&Item=3020&page=2.