Tools These should be kept in clearly defined areas with large print labels as necessary. If sharp tools are to be used with pupils who work with their faces close to the task, safe procedures should be insisted on and carefully monitored. Charcoal, felt tip pens, soft drawing pencils all help to make activities more easily seen. Fine line black pens give a sharp clear line ideal for detail work and are much clearer than most pencils. They add a new dimension to what is possible for partially sighted pupils.
Pastels are also useful when wishing to create colour.
Special equipment Magnifiers Keep a range in the room if possible as pupil's needs will vary depending on their eye condition and the activity being carried out. However, they should be of sufficient power to provide more assistance than just peering closer. CCTV Excellent both for explanation of real objects, photographs and illustrations as well as carrying out practical tasks such as drawing details on a face. Large monitors These are more useful for computer graphics activities than magnification programs because they provide an overview of the whole image whereas the magnification programs only display part of an image. Ramps These can be used to create a more comfortable working position and to allow more light to fall onto the working area.