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1. Assistive Devices (Cont’d) 1.8 Workplace Technology Predisposition Assessment Employers can conduct a Workplace Technology Predisposition Assessment to predict how well a particular employee will make use of assistive technology. Pigini et al., 2010 2. Built Environment (Workstation) 2.1. Ergonomic Poor posture and pain resulting from workstation design. People with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia have problems with hand intensive tasks and, therefore, with computer work. Return to work are more difficult when dealing with injuries that do not have a clear pathology or Upper extremity disorders Wheelchair users with physical disabilities Auditory impairments Visual impairments Functional and/or activity limitations Mobility and dexterity impairments Multiple disabilities Electrical injuries with acute burns Carpal tunnel syndrome Rheumatoid arthritis Fibromyalgia Spinal cord injury Congenital spinal condition Spinal atrophy Multiple sclerosis Cerebral palsy Rheumatoid arthritis Amputation Overuse syndrome Federal Civilian Workers Office environments Financial industry Governmental organizations Small community organizations Managerial work Professional work Administrative work Program coordination Business Education Research Modifying the environment has been reported in the literature as the most effective method to reduce musculoskeletal symptoms. Employers ought to adjust workstations to match the functional ability of an employee with a disability. Examples include bringing frequently used items closer, lowering work surfaces, raising desk height, creating handles on hanging files, relocating power switches and rearranging furniture and desk items. To be able to successfully adapt their computer workstations, workers with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia must know that there are methods and equipment available that can modify the Shaw et al., 2001 Abdel-Moty, Khalil 1991 Zolna et al., 2007 Kalef et al., 2014 Younes 2001 Golub 2006 Bruins et al., 2003 Baker et al., 2012 De Jonge, Rodger 2006 Mancuso et al., 2000 Sabata et al., 2008