Archive for September, 2018
About GEAT – Goods, Equipment and Assistive Technology service
Sep
ILC Goods, Equipment and Assistive Technology (GEAT) service, funded through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, helps eligible people to access aids and equipment to assist them to do daily tasks and to maintain their safety and independence. It is designed for people with low level needs and generally a maximum of $500 is available per […]
Suitable scooter enables Martie to hold her husband’s hand again
Sep
Martie, a wife, mother (to her children and dogs) and grandmother, enjoys being able to get out and about, do the shopping and keep in touch with her family. When Martie became eligible for WA NDIS one of her goals was to maintain her independence. “I was having difficulty getting around and was finding it […]
Japan Access and Assistive Technology (Part 2)
Sep
We are back with Part 2 to share our insights into ability-specific access when in Japan. Co-written by Jackie O’Sullivan and Jos Franciscus. Vision Impaired Access JF: There are many (in fact the most I’ve ever seen in one city!) tactile tiles all over most footpaths and many buildings. The further out from Tokyo, the […]