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> Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:12:49 +0100 (BST)
> From: david fettes <davidfettes3 at yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: [senit] computer trolleys
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> hi we need some new computer trolleys. The budget
> doesn't run to adjustable height trolleys at the
> moment , but just want some trolleys for under 100
> pounds each , that don't exclude use by students in
> wheelchairs. the computers they are for are tower
> systems with 17 inch cort monitors with touchscreens.
> As they are not going to be adjustable height for that
> price, can you reccomend any that will be reasonably
> suitable for secondary students with SLD (large
> variation in heights), especially to access with the
> touchscreens and switches. Any ideas?
> thanks
> David
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> Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:16:18 +0100 (BST)
> From: Mandy Griffin <mandy at southview.essex.sch.uk>
> Subject: Re: [senit] computer trolleys
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> David, Have you considered Remploy? www.remployfurniture.co.uk has 
> height adjustable tables for as little as Â£114. They assure us they are 
> strong enough for monitors and are adjusted by crank handle. 
> Additionally a keyboard tray can be added if you want to roll the 
> keyboard away. Try euroffice.co.uk. We have bought a few tables and 
> they are very well made, exceptionally so for the price. I've seen 
> similar tables for over Â£500 each.
>
> On the main remploy website www.remploy.co.uk they state 'Remploy is 
> the leading provider of jobs for disabled people.'
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> Hope this helps.
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> From: davidfettes3 at yahoo.co.uk
> Date: 12/10/2006 16:12 
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> hi we need some new computer trolleys. The budget
> doesn't run to adjustable height trolleys at the
> moment , but just want some trolleys for under 100
> pounds each , that don't exclude use by students in
> wheelchairs. the computers they are for are tower
> systems with 17 inch cort monitors with touchscreens.
> As they are not going to be adjustable height for that
> price, can you reccomend any that will be reasonably
> suitable for secondary students with SLD (large
> variation in heights), especially to access with the
> touchscreens and switches. Any ideas?
> thanks
> David
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> Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:06:01 +0100
> From: Catherine Hunt <cah44 at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [senit] computer trolleys
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> On 12 Oct 2006, at 16:12, david fettes wrote:
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>> hi we need some new computer trolleys. The budget
>> doesn't run to adjustable height trolleys at the
>> moment , but just want some trolleys for under 100
>> pounds each , that don't exclude use by students in
>> wheelchairs. the computers they are for are tower
>> systems with 17 inch cort monitors with touchscreens.
>> As they are not going to be adjustable height for that
>> price, can you reccomend any that will be reasonably
>> suitable for secondary students with SLD (large
>> variation in heights), especially to access with the
>> touchscreens and switches. Any ideas?
>>     
>
> Hello David - A couple of years ago we got new computer trolleys from  
> Panilet - http://www.panilettables.co.uk/
> I think they were under a £100. They adjust manually, but fairly  
> easily. The only problem is that they don't go down low enough for  
> access from a side-lying position, but they can be used with children  
> in wheelchairs, as well as those in standing frames.
>
> Best wishes
> Catherine
> Manor Green Primary School
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> Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:21:52 +0100
> From: sally millar <sally.millar at ed.ac.uk>
> Subject: Re: [senit] computer trolleys
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> This probably doesn't  answer your question (pricewise), sorry, but you've reminded me about some fabulous adjustable tables and trolleys I saw recently at SETT
>
> pod desking!  very inclusive (ie. instead of sitting facing the walls in the old fashioned way!) See
> http://www.poddesking.com/site/home.html
> Sally
> *****
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>> hi we need some new computer trolleys. The budget
>> doesn't run to adjustable height trolleys at the
>> moment , but just want some trolleys for under 100
>> pounds each , that don't exclude use by students in
>> wheelchairs. the computers they are for are tower
>> systems with 17 inch cort monitors with touchscreens.
>> As they are not going to be adjustable height for that
>> price, can you reccomend any that will be reasonably
>> suitable for secondary students with SLD (large
>> variation in heights), especially to access with the
>> touchscreens and switches. Any ideas?
>> thanks
>> David
>>
>> Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
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