Ability Technology – regional information sessions

These sessions will cover technology for personal independence. Modern technology has much to offer people with a disability, to increase their independence, productivity and connectedness.

Key frontiers are:

• Telephones – mobile and landline
• Portable Devices – such as iPads, iPods and similar devices
• Home Control – options for controlling TV, lights, doors, air conditioning, etc

Wednesday SEPTEMBER 14: BEGA

Auswide Projects, Mimosa Room, 163 Auckland Street, Bega

Monday SEPTEMBER 19: WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga RSL Club, Mirage Room, Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga

Training seminar 3:00 – 4:00 pm
This is aimed at therapists and others who work with people with a disability. The seminar will cover issues and options when people seek funding for personal independence technology. There will be a small cost of $20 for attendance.

Public workshop 4:30 – 5:30 pm
This is open to all. Ability Technology will describe and demonstrate a range of new technology options that increase independence, productivity and connectedness.

A very limited number of preliminary assessments / trials of equipment will also be available, for those who book and on first-in basis, at times and venues to be negotiated. Background information must be provided in advance.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please book at info@ability.org.au

Contact Ability Technology for more information and bookings:
Phone: 02-9907-9736    Fax: 02 9907-9599
Mail: 29 Frenchs Forest Rd Seaforth 2092
Email: info@ability.org.au

Source:  IDEAS E-Bulletin Issue 23, July 2011