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Tag: working with a sitting disability

My New Home Office Is Sitting Disability Approved.

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Krista
A photo of my standing desk. There are text labels and arrows that point out the most important features. They show my work surface (the coffee table on top of the desk), my back pain books, the storage bins underneath the desk, and the chair which I use as a kneeler.
All my workplace essentials.

Recently, I finished converting the basement room of our house into a sitting disability friendly office for myself.

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How To Work Lying Down

Posted on July 16, 2020April 13, 2021 by Krista
This line drawing show the ideal angles for a worker sitting at a computer.
First Rule of Ergonomics: Always carry a protractor.

I decided to spend some time researching the optimal reclining work setup. I found that solutions do exist, and I have some ideas for how to improve my setup.

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