Judy: Part II, f.

1). To make my writing darker and more legible than with a normal pen, I use a felt tip pen such as the Flair by Paper-mate.
2). A regular desk blotter with gummed photo holders arranged at varying intervals, forms a very simple holder to make writing on small pieces of paper, such as checks or envelopes, a little less difficult. I find it sufficient to secure only the top two corners of the envelope, etc. while writing.
3). A book of crossword puzzles used as a warm-up exercise before printing or writing something important, is a handy and painless way of getting the proper muscles co-ordinated.

Judy 1, f.

8. Once finally out of bed, I sit on the flotation pad in a motorized wheelchair, which comes with its own battery charger - or - we have found a thick cushioned, outdoor type chaise lounge to be a comfortable alternative. This lends itself to being towed throughout the house or outdoors Incorporated in the lounge is a padded footboard to support my feet in an upright and flat position. Seated as usual on my flotation pad, I can relax snugly and work or read easily at a table which my father made to fit over the lounge. (When using this chaise, an additional wedge of foam rubber is abutted to the flotation pad to prevent shearing my skin.)
9. All of the preceding equipment, as well as any necessary supplies (extra pillows, sweaters, shoes, lingerie, shampoo, etc.) are contained within a combination laundry-storage room adjacent to my bedroom. We solved the problem of storage space by using shelves concealed behind white window shades, rather than expensive, cumbersome cabinets. My experience has been that a well organized storage space allows a new person to be introduced to our routine without undue confusion. This organization also extends to a file cabinet which contains most of my personal effects and projects, thus allowing me to direct someone else to locate any item easily.
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