Assistive Devices for Work

These resources were collected from research studies conducted by McMaster occupational therapy students working with CAPA: Marisa McRae & Sarah McCulloch, Megan Neufield & Becky Treshamet Bella Cairns. Data was collected from studies which included the CAPA community to learn more about the assistive devices participants found most useful.

This section includes descriptions of assistive devices participants used and found helpful for using in the office.

Thank you to all participants for their contributions!

L' titles of the assistive tools can be used as search terms and can be purchased online from retailers such as:

Or in-person, from stores such as:

Department stores
Furniture stores
Electronics stores
Office Supply Stores

Where applicable, the brands participants used have been included throughout.

Chair

Ergonomic chair

Leg rest chair attachment

Seat and back cushions

Massage functions

Desk

Standing desk

Raised desk