Employment
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is a term for any device, system or design, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified or customised, that allows an individual to perform a task that they would otherwise be unable to do, or increase the ease and safety with which a task can be performed.
Assistive technology includes equipment, techniques, software, etc that allow a task to be performed.
There is a wide range of assistive technology items and software computer programs available for use in the work place.
The workplace adjustment tool allows you to search for ideas and solutions based on the type of job being undertaken, a particular disability, a type of product or a particular supplier. When you find a product or solution that interests you, the tool will link you to suppliers or services in your state or territory.
There is assistance to pay for the cost of workplace adjustments and modifications for eligible employees with disability. The Workplace Modifications Scheme aims to make accommodating employees with disability in the workplace easier.
Software programs vary to assist a range of abilities. Most programs can be purchased through specialist software companies, and there also some freeware programs available that can be downloaded from the internet.
