Organisation
The NHA is run by an executive committee of volunteers who work in their professional lives as teachers, therapists, academics or researchers. They are supported by a finance officer and an administrator who work part-time.
Objectives
We aim to:
- raise awareness of handwriting as a crucial component of literacy
- promote and foster good practice in the teaching of handwriting
- provide support for those working with children and adults who have handwriting difficulties
To fulfil these aims we:
- maintain an up-to-date website
- run in-service training in schools, clinics and other centres
- run an in-depth course on handwriting around the UK
- produce an annual journal for our members to keep them informed on the latest research and books on handwriting, and writing equipment
- publish practical booklets and other materials on specific aspects of handwriting
- provide practical information for parents and professionals
- liaise with commercial enterprises to give guidance on the manufacture of writing equipment
- work with central and local government to improve standards of handwriting
- support research into handwriting
