what is assistive technology?

Assistive Technology explained

Assistive Technology (AT) is an umbrella term for any piece of equipment, software program or system that provides practical solutions to everyday life activities. We understand the need for people to live their potential regardless of their limitations. At LifeTec, we know that assistive technology can improve, increase and maintain the functional capabilities of people with complex needs.

Assistive technology may be classified as a device or system that provides people with practical solutions to everyday life activities. They promote greater independence and safety by enabling people to perform tasks that they had difficulty with or were unable to accomplish on their own.

Examples include:

Aids for daily living such as modified eating utensils, dressing aids, adapted personal hygiene aids, pencil holders, page turners and adapted books
Sensory aids for vision / hearing impaired such as magnifiers, large print screens, hearing aids, visual alerting systems, Braille and speech/telecommunication output devices
Seating and positioning aids that provide body support such as adapted seating, cushions, standing tables, positioning belts, braces, cushions and wedges
Mobility aids which help people move within their environments such as electric or manual wheelchairs, modifications of vehicles for travel, scooters, crutches, canes and walkers;
Recreational aids to enable participation in social/cultural events and sports such as audio description for movies, adaptive controls for video games, adaptive fishing rods, cuffs for grasping paddles/racquets and seating systems for boats;
Home/ workplace modifications such as structural adaptations that remove or reduce physical barriers like ramps, lifts, bathroom changes, automatic door openers and expanded doorways;
Alternative and augmentative communication devices help people with speech impairments or low vocal volume to communicate such as speech generating devices, voice amplification aids and communication software;
Prosthetics and orthotics being the replacement or augmentation of body parts with artificial limbs or other orthotic aids, such as splits or braces;
Computer access aids include light pointers, modified or alternate keyboards, voice to text software, switches activated by pressure/sound/voice, touch screens, special software and headsticks; and
Environmental control systems help people control various appliances such as switches for appliances like the telephone/TV, and are activated by pressure, eyebrows or breath.

Our team of professionals seek to help those with complex needs to manage their way through life with ease using AT services. We help because we know and understand how difficult it can be to independently perform everyday activities.

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LifeTec can recommend and acquire a wide range of Assistive Technology products to support complex needs. This product database provided by the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is a good resource for providing product and supplier details Australia wide.

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LifeTec is here to support you through your whole assistive technology journey. That includes assessing your condition and eligibility for the different funding options. Take a look at the different funding options that you might be eligible for.

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Take a look at the product database by the Independent Living Centre (ILC) to discover the wide range of assistive technologies that are available to you.

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LifeTec is a leading provider of AT professional education and training on assistive technology for health professionals, community care workers, organisations, workplaces and individuals that have an interest.

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LifeTec has compiled a range of fact sheets that are aimed at increasing your understanding and knowledge on the available assistive technologies and aids for everyday living for you.

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Assistive technology may be classified as a device or system that provides people with practical solutions to everyday life activities. They promote greater independence and safety by enabling people to perform tasks that they had difficulty with or were unable to accomplish on their own.

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