Writing Table
It
is essential that while reading and writing Braille,
a person is sitting straight and that the Braille
reading material is at a comfortable height.
In
rural areas, writing desks are not available. It
is advisable to provide a writing table with the
following specifications to enable the child to maintain
right posture while reading and writing Braille.
a. Recommended
size
| Length
of the Top: |
18” (45.4
Cms.) |
| Breadth
of the Top: |
12” (25.4
Cms.) |
| Height
in the Front: |
12” (25.4
Cms.) |
| Height
in the Rear: |
14” (35.3
Cms.) |
b. Material
| Structure |
Iron
bars of 1cm thickness |
| Top |
Sunmica
or formica of 12 mm thickness |
| Fabrication |
Arc
welding for metal |
| Structure |
Top
fixed using screws |
| Edging |
In
the front portion of top to avoid slipping downward
of the writing
frame or book |
Source: Visual
Impairment Handbook By Bhushan Punani & Nandini
Rawal
Blind People’s Association (India), Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
- 380 015
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