Smart technologies to help people with a disability

Date: 09/01/2012
Source: Media release from the Honourable Curtis Pitt, Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
Synopsis: The State Government is commissioning research into ways to use smart technologies to improve lives of people with a disability, according to Acting Disability Services Minister Craig Wallace. Mr Wallace said $83,000 worth of funding is available to contractors who submit an expression of interest. “Technology is increasingly being used to help people with a disability to maximise their independence and improve their social and community participation,” he said. “It has the capacity to change people’s lives for the better and that’s why we’re commissioning further research into the use of smart assistive technology.” Opportunities are currently being explored through the Home and Community Care Program, with one project in Beaudesert using internet-based allied health communication through online meetings, web and video conferencing. Examples of other assistive technology include computer access aids, environmental controls, or sensory aids such as text to speech software or hearing-related technology.

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