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Chairs:
Note: It is always important to try and demo a chair before you purchase a chair to determine individual comfort. If the manufacturer doesn't offer a trial period, try and go to a local store and demo the chair.

Alimed
297 High Street Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: 800-225-2610 Fax: 800-437-2966
Web: www.alimed.com
(Recommendations: E.L. Task Chair; Ergo Task Chair; Obus Forme; RFM Metro for big & tall)

BodyBilt
One BodyBilt Place Navasota, TX 77868
Phone: 409-825-1700 Fax: 409-825-1725
Web: www.ergo4me.com/index.php
(Recommendations: All of their chairs are excellent if you have the budget— offer big & tall)

Haworth, Inc.
One Haworth Center, Holland, MI 49423-9576  
Phone: 1-800-344-2600 ext. 45   Fax: 1-616-393-1570  
Web:   www.haworth-furn.com  
Local Distributor:   Price-Modern of Washington  
Contact: Mark Mahan   Phone: 301-459-8111
(Recommendations: the Improve h.e.)

Herman Miller, Inc.
855 East Main Ave P.O. Box 302 Zeeland, MI 49464-0302
Phone: 804-823-7056
Web: www.hermanmiller.com
Local Distributor: Corporate Express Office Products
Contact: Mark Salisbury Phone: 301-837-4036
(Recommendations: Aeron comes in 3 different size ranges)

Steelcase
P.O. Box 1967, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1967.
Web: www.steelcase.com
Local Distributor: USBI   Contact: LaVonne Snowden   Phone: 301-350-8700
(Recommendations: The Steelcase LEAP chair)

UNICOR
P.O. Box 11670, Lexington, KY 40577-1670
Phone: 800-827-3168
Web: www.unicor.gov
(Recommendations: Freedom chair)

Articulating Keyboard Trays, Ergonomic Keyboards, Mice, Footrests, lumbar cushions and Document Holders:
Note: When purchasing articulating keyboard trays make sure the tray dimensions will fit under your workspace.

Alimed
297 High Street Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: 800-225-2610 Fax: 800-437-2966
Web: www.alimed.com
(Look at products online or call for a catalogue)

Ergo Source
P.O. Box 695 Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: 952-404-1058 Fax: 952-404-1058
Web: www.ergosource.com

UNICOR
P.O. Box 11670, Lexington, KY 40577-1670
Phone: 800-827-3168
Web: www.unicor.gov
(Recommendations: Composer keyboard tray; paddles on left & right side)

Workrite Ergonomics
77 Digital Drive, Novato, CA 94949
Phone: 800-959-9675 Fax: 800-930-8989
Web: www.wrea.com
Local Contact: Gary Masenior Phone: 301-519-6842
(Excellent articulating keyboard trays for retrofitting existing work spaces. Recommend the Banana Board. Recommend to get a tray which allows you to mouse with both the left and right hand).



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