A touchless tablet communication system ‘driven’ by the eyes has been developed for people with impaired communication or coordination. Called Eye Gaze, the technology allows people with physical and communication […]
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More hope for people with brain injury
Rapid advances in mapping the brain are delivering more hope to people with brain injury, neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo said. “By mapping the brain, we now know which parts of […]
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Are you up for an exciting challenge?
Do you or someone you know need a custom solution for an unmet need? Do you want to use your knowledge to make an impact? Then, Makeathon could be for […]
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Advanced Technology Centre opens in Sydney
Royal Rehab, the Sydney based NFP provider of rehabilitation and disability support services, has opened the Advanced Technology Centre, with access to a comprehensive range of potentially life-changing technology. The […]
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Latest vision technology at TechFest
From indoor mapping systems to smart braille devices that make images ‘touchable’, the latest life-changing technology for giving independence to people who are blind or vision impaired were on show […]
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AT showroom opens in Adelaide
What is said to be the largest and most comprehensive assistive technology retail store in Australia has opened in Adelaide, providing people with disability, rehabilitating from injury or surgery, consumables […]
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New SpeedControl Dial for SmartDrive means more options!
The popular SmartDrive MX2+ by Permobil has more options than ever. Users wanting more from their SmartDrive now have a plethora of intuitive controls to choose from. This year Permobil […]
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New products on show at ATSA Expo
Solutions for helping adults and children with daily living challenges were among the many new products on show at the recent ATSA Expo in Sydney. From the latest in AT, […]
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ATSA Expo Sydney celebrates a ‘night of nights’
It was time to celebrate at the ATSA Sydney Expo with over 400 guests attending the inaugural Gala Dinner at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Disability advocate Lisa Cox, pictured, […]
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Caitlin Maynard reports from ATSA Expo
The ATSA Sydney Expo was my first disability expo, and I had a fabulous time! As a wheelchair user it was helpful to see so many different mobility aides all […]
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Switch it Up with Concourse Smart Wheels
Introducing Smart Wheels by Concourse, an all-new hub-mount power assist solution coming soon and distributed exclusively by Permobil Australia. Designed and made in Australia, Smart Wheels will allow the user […]
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New digital device for managing NDIS funds
A tool that enables NDIS participants to get an estimate of how much their supports costs, plan ahead, manage and fully utilise their budgets, is now available. The NDIS Budget […]