As a disabled person, Kobo is a game changer.

I have severe carpal tunnel and tennis elbow. I'm not going to debate whether that constitutes as a disability or not, because from my own experience and from the opinion of my doctor, it definitely is. After a day of work, the carpal tunnel will leave me in debilitating pain and numbness of the hands, which leaves me unable to do pretty much anything intensive. I've slowly had to give up hobbies such as crochet, and on my bad days, even puzzles can be too much because of the combination with tennis elbow. As of recently I've stopped being able to hold books because they are simply too painful on my hands. This is really hard for me because I am an avid reader.

I have had Kobo devices in many forms since 2012 and I've always liked having an ereader, but it's now saving me from having to give up my favourite hobby. I have a case with a stand and I can prop it up on a squishmallow (it's sort of like a combination of a stuffed animal and a pillow) that's in my lap and don't have to strain my hands. I just need to press the buttons on my device to advance the pages or swipe on the page. I also own a kindle, but the texture of the Libra 2 screen is much more finger friendly since it's matte compared to the smooth glass of the Paperwhite.

I thought I would share this in case anyone with similar struggles is considering a Kobo.

Edit: Thank you for the suggestions of a Bluetooth page turner or gooseneck holder. Money is very tight right now for my husband and I so I am not able to buy anything frivolous right now, and that would qualify as such. I am managing fine with my squishmallow setup for the time being. I was gifted the Libra 2 as a birthday gift last year and prior to that was relying on a 2012 Kobo Glo.