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Points to consider when buying portable work surfaces:
* height, width and length necessary
* adjustability of height and work angle
* ease of adjusting
* ease of cleaning
* stability
* durability
* length and conditions of warranty
* slip resistance of surface
* presence of slip resistant base (eg. rubber stoppers)
* portability
* anti-glare surface
* weight

Commonly available features:
* ledge at bottom to hold pens / pencils / paper
* holding arm at top of board
* carrying handle

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These are general suggestions - if you experience considerable difficulty in solving your problem, consult an occupational therapist or make an appointment at Assistive Technology Australia.

For further information please see Assistive Technology Australia?s website www.at-aust.org or phone our Infoline 1300 452 679 to talk to a health professional.
You can also visit our centre at Blacktown ? see Supplier details for address. Please note that Assistive Technology Australia?s purpose is to provide impartial information. We do not buy or sell assistive technology but provide supplier details.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.