AT LAB worked with the Machado Joseph Disease Foundation (MJDF) who were successful in obtaining a grant from the NDIA’s CCID program to fund the Groote Eylandt Assistive Technology Feasibility Study.
AT LAB and the MJDF investigated the potential for setting up Assistive Technology specific allied health, procurement, repairs/maintenance services and provide recommendations to guide future service provision.
AT LAB obtained a grant from the Northern Territory Government’s NDIS Sector Development Fund Innovation Grant Program to develop a training resource that builds the knowledge and practical skills of participants, families/carers and service providers to better support appropriate use and care of wheelchairs in remote settings.
It is anticipated that training participants will gain an understanding of:
- what wheelchair supports exist in the NT.
- how to access Assistive Technology supports through the NDIS.
- how to identify wheelchair types, parts and functions.
- how to complete basic wheelchair maintenance, problem identification and trouble-shooting.
- how to engage external service providers to resolve wheelchair issues efficiently and effectively.
- what opportunities exist for service providers to support wheelchair users in community.
AT LAB is a registered NDIS provider. NDIS providers are individuals or organisations that deliver a support or service to a participant of the NDIS.
Assistive Technology Lab (AT LAB)
NDIS: 40500 25960
Phone: 0410 544 731
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Address: PO BOX 40583, CASUARINA NT 0811