AAC Book Builders

AAC Book Builders specialise in developing customised communication books for use in all settings.

Ability Technology

Ability Technology provides specialised services for people with disability, service providers, teachers and legal professionals.

AEIOU (Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit)

AEIOU is a centre dedicated to providing children with autism and their families the best possible treatment and support. AEIOU offers an educational program specifically designed for children with autism, aged between 18 months and 6 years.

AGOSCI (The Australian Group On Severe Communication Impairment)

AGOSCI was founded in 1981 by a group of professionals who saw the need to promote information exchange about severe communication impairment. Members of AGOSCI are from all backgrounds, including communication aid users, advocates and interested persons, therapists, teachers, and rehabilitation engineers. For more information view the AGOSCI flyer, or click here to Join AGOSCI.

ARATA (Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association)

ARATA is an association whose purpose is to serve as a forum for issues in rehabilitation and assistive technology. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the use of assistive technology for people with disabilities. Click here for the ARATA membership form.

Astech Assistive Technology Centre New Zealand

Astech Assistive Technology Centre is located in Christchurch and provides the following services for people with special needs in the South Island of New Zealand:

Association for Children with a Disability

An information, support and advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families. This organisation based in Victoria, Australia, is run by parents of children with a disability and most of the organisation’s staff and committee members are also parents – so they appreciate what it means to have a child with a disability. They offer information and support for all types of disability and are a non-profit organisation.

Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET)

ADCET is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education under the Higher Education Disability Support Program and is hosted by the University of Tasmania. ADCET's mission is to contribute to the improvement of the educational experiences and to the successful outcomes for students with disability in post-secondary education.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

A worthwhile resource especially for information on cerebral palsy. The home page provides links to programs and services offered by the centre, as well as other general information.

Cerebral Palsy Education Centre

The Cerebral Palsy Education Centre is acknowledged as a unique and successful specialist education service for children with cerebral palsy and their families which began over 20 years ago and continues to develop and evolve.

ComTEC

ComTEC offers services throughout Victoria to people of all ages with a disability who have communication and technology needs. The ComTEC team consists of speech pathologists, occupational therapists and I.T. support with expertise in communication and technology for people with disabilities.

Disability Related Websites

This site contains many resources relating to services and products (including assistive technologies) of benefit to post-secondary students with disabilities or learning difficulties.

e-bility

This is a new Australian site managed by Sandra Vassallo, an occupational therapist with many years hands-on experience in the disability field. She now also consults on accessible web design and develops accessible websites – with the e-bility site being the recent winner of the Hornsby Shire Council 1999 Access Award.. The e-bility site offers helpful hints and informative articles from around the world, on a wide range of topics of interest to people with disabilities, their families, carers and service providers. e-bility’s goal is to develop a focal point where people can come together to easily access the information and resources they need – information that is timely, current, and often hard to find – yet highly sought after.

Education by Design

Education by Design has been online since 1997 providing educational resources and fun activities for kids of all abilities.

Enhancing Internet Access (EIA)

An Australian project which has resulted in development of a specialised Web Browser and touchscreen system with fully integrated web awareness, assessment and training modules. Designed for use in rehabilitation centres; libraries and public Internet sites; and disability support sites.

Jane Farrall

Consulting in Literacy, AAC and Assistive Technology

Geebung Special School

In this home page Geebung SS are joined by Goodna Special School and Windsor Special Education Unit to present program ideas, student achievements, and links to education sites as well as disability and therapy pages. There are plenty of photos at this site, so bring along a coffee.

Glenallen School

This specialist school in Glen Waverley, Victoria is committed to application of technology within their school programs. For more details contact Computer and Assistive Technology Support Officer – Mr. J.T. Hew

Independent Living Centres Australia – making everyday living easier

The Independent Living Centres Australia (ILCA) is a collective organisation with members in each Australian states and the ACT.

The ILCA’s role is to advance a federal agenda on issues and needs at a national level. The ILCA also provides information and advice to government and policymakers and raises awareness of the role assistive technology plays in maintaining health and wellbeing in the Australian community.

Learning and Disability Support – Queesland Government, Department of Education.

LifeTec Queensland – Towards easier living

LifeTec Queensland is a provider of information, consultation, and education on assistive technology that can help individuals improve their quality of life and remain independent.

Occupational Therapy Australia

National professional association representing occupational therapy in Australia

Scope – For people with a disability

Scope is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria to thousands of children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities.

Scope PODD Book Loans

Trial a range of PODD communication books from Scope’s PODD Library service.

Spastic Centres of South Australia Inc (formerly Community Access Services of South Australia Inc)

An independent, community-based non-profit organisation which promotes and supports the involvement of adults with disabilities in their local communities.

Speech Pathology Australia

National peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

SCIA provides consumer based support and rehabilitation services to people with physical disabilities. Its aim is to be Australia’s leading charitable enterprise in the prevention of spinal cord injuries, care for those who have spinal cord injury and the support of research to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Click here to find out more about SCIA membership.

Jim Sprialis Consulting

Offers expert advice, presentations, professional development programs and training and support in a broad portfolio of inclusive technology solutions.

Stargardt’s Australia

This website provides information and help for people with Stargardt’s Disease in Australia.

TalkLink – Assistive Technology Services New Zealand

TalkLink provides specialist assessments to determine goals, skills, areas of difficulty and possible equipment that will enhance function and increase independence for people with disabilities and impairments.

Yooralla

Yooralla Society of Victoria’s mission is to actively support people with disabilities, their families and carers, in all their diversity, to live the life they choose.