Overview

We built this part of the website to provide information, tools and training resources for people with acquired brain injury, their families, friends and other key supporters - as well as allied health professionals or other assistive technology advisors working with them.

We have written some words in bold on this website.

This means the letters are thicker and darker.

When you see a word that is bold, it means we have explained what the word means.

The website has written and video material to think about supports that may help your participation in everyday activities after brain injury.

What is assistive technology?

Assistive technology, sometimes called ‘AT’ can:

• make it easier to do things
• keep you safe.

Assistive technology might be:

• an aid or piece of equipment
• a system to use
• changes to cars or vans you ride in
• changes to your home.

Assistive technology can be used to support changes to your memory and thinking after brain injury. This includes:

• remembering to do things
• planning things for yourself
• organising things
• getting started and completing activities in your day-to-day life.

There are assistive technology advisors who can help you:

• work out what assistive technology you need
• get quotes - how much it will cost
• find the assistive technology you need
• set up your assistive technology
• learn how to use it safely.

An assistive technology advisor could be an:

• occupational therapist - they can help you find ways to do everyday tasks
• physiotherapist - they can help you with ways to move your body
• speech pathologist - they can help you with how you talk, communicate and swallow
• psychologist - they can help you with the way you think and feel about things
• rehabilitation engineer – they use technology to create things that help you with your disability.

My Technology Space

Everyone’s needs are different, and there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution.

Information provided on the website is offered as general information only. It suggests ‘things to consider’ when making decisions about supports you may need:

• at home
• when you are in the community
• where you work
• where you learn or study.

When using My Technology Space, you may choose to:

• work through all of the content on the website
• focus on key topics as a starting point.