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As individuals' sight declines so does the quality of their handwriting. A high percentage of those with partial sight are over the age of 75 years.

objectives:
To create a device that renders the task of writing easily accessible to those whose sight has diminished.
To include and allow a wider audience to benifit from the abilities of digital technology.

Aims:
Make technology as natural and normal as possible. Maintain comfort and natural movement.
Stop isolation and embarrassment of user. create acceptabel orientattion guides. facilitate scrawl.
Provide ability to edit.
The script pad is a writing folder that includes
rather than excludes.

ScriptPad:
The writing aid can be used left handed, right handed or by those with the use of one hand only.
Scanner, printer, touchscreen, handwriting recognition software and other software allows the user to use the script pad in a variety of different ways as desired.
Strong contrasting colours ensure clarity the unit has an entirely functional aesthetic textures differ to identify features and functions
Contours guide and reassure the user
All functions can be adjusted to suit the user.All functions can be adjusted to suit the user.

   
writing at a desk using the scriptpad
 
close up of earpiece used for screen readerclose up of writing with the scriptpadusing the tactile buttonsopening the scriptpad: fasteners are designed for use with reduced mobility
 
holding the scriptpad as a folder or briefcase
 
 
     
 

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