[Athen] ADA compliant height adjustable lecterns

[Sean Keegan]

One option may be to refer to the Access Board's Guidelines and Standards
as it pertains to physical building infrastructure (see
https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/background/ibc-comparison/chapter-9
).

Aside from that, what Bevi said. I cannot even begin to count the number of
times I have tried to present while my laptop was balanced precariously on
the edge of a lectern. Having some flat-ish space by which to place
necessary equipment would be my preference. And if there was the option for
the lectern to raise and lower to the appropriate height for different
people's needs, even better.

Take care,
Sean

On Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 3:08 PM <chagnon at pubcom.com> wrote:


> Maybe a small-ish adjustable desk would work.

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> I have one in our training lab that I love. Bigger than a podium so

> there’s plenty of room for laptops, reference books, coffee mugs, etc.  But

> not too big. Mine has power to adjust it, as well as plug in devices and

> USB items.

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> Easily adjustable for sitting as well as standing, and anywhere in

> between.

> https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Seville-Classics-AIRLIFT-White-47-in-Tempered-Glass-Electric-Standing-Desk-w-2-USB-Charging-Port-and-Drawer-Max-Height-29-in-to-47-in-OFF65873/308161596

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> As someone who has taught in computer classrooms for 30+ years, I can tell

> you that I hate traditional podiums, especially those without enough room

> for a mouse attached to the laptop, are tilted so that laptops fall off the

> podium, don’t give me a place to store my training materials/books, or have

> lips along the edge that interfere with the instructor’s arm and wrist when

> using the computer.

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