AT for the Home:

Assistive Technology is valuable for people  with physical and sensory disability to build autonomy in their own homes and live independently. Assistive Technology is used by people  with physical and sensory disability in the 

• Kitchen (cooking, cleaning and eating)
• Bathroom (Showering, toileting, washing)
• And for doing things like house chores (cleaning, laundry, making the bed) 

Smart Home:

Smart Home Technology are assistive technology that help people with disability. There are different types of smart home technologies available. Smart home technologies can use things already in the home like light switches, doors and TVs and make them accessible for people  with disability through apps on smart phones. 

Some assistive technology that people use throughout the home are voice activated light switches and doors.

This video from Stretchy Tech, can show you what we mean:

 

 

 

The Kitchen: 

People use assistive technology in the kitchen to increase independence and safety when cooking and eating. 

Some of the different gadgets around are 

• Preparation boards that help slicing, dicing, spreading and grating 
• Kettle tippers - device that stands kettles on a tilted platform 
• Digital measuring spoons
• Electronic jar openers 
• Oven grips 

Independent Living Centre has a range of assistive technology for the kitchen and household tours: https://ilcaustralia.org.au/search_category_paths/5

The Bathroom 

There are different assistive technology devices available for the bathroom. These are used to help people shower and bath. Equipment that can be used in the bathroom includes rails, shower chairs, anti-slip mats, toilet raises and bidet toilets. This equipment can help people use the bathrooms safely and promote hygiene. 

The Bedroom 

People use assistive technology in the bedroom to increase independence and promote safety. An example of this is wheelchair users using hoists to assist with moving from the bed to their wheelchair. Hoists can be mobile (be attached to wheels) or be attached to the ceiling to assist wheelchair users transfer. Another type of assistive technology in the bedroom is adjustable beds. Adjustable beds can make it easier for people with disability to get in and out of bed. 

Assistive Technology Australia have a range of Assistive Technology for the bedroom, including hoists. 
https://at-aust.org/major_groups/4/grid/1

In addition to getting into and getting out of bed, people use assistive technology for dressing/undressing. These include dressing sticks. 

Independent Living Centre has a range of Assistive technology to support dressing/undressing: https://ilcaustralia.org.au/search_category_paths/933

 

Where can I access assistive technology for the home in South Australia?

Aidacare:

https://www.aidacare.com.au/stores/SA-Adelaide/ 
Phone: (08) 8118 5600

Address: 21/23 Tikalara St, Regency Park SA 5010
Areas served: Adelaide and nearby areas

Independent Living Centre

http://www.disability.sa.gov.au
Phone: 1300 855 866 

Address: 11 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains

South Australia 5086 Australia

Home Care Equipment: 
https://homecareequipment.com.au/

Office/Showroom

Phone: 08) 8338 7988
Address: 11B Myer Court
Beverley SA 5009

Retail showroom 

Phone: (08) 8293 5503

Address: Unit 1, 26-42 London Road
Mile End 5031

Novita Tech

https://www.novitatech.com.au/

Phone: 1300 668 482
Address: 31 Manton Street Hindmarsh SA 5007

LinkAssistive 

https://www.linkassistive.com/

Phone: 08 7120 6002

Address: 11B MAB Eastern Promenade,
Tonsley, SA, 5042
office@linkassistive.com

TADSA (Technology for Ageing and Disability)
https://tadsa.org.au/services/

https://tadsa.org.au/
Phone: (08) 8261 2922
admin@tadsa.org.au

 

Your local library may also offer the ability to ‘borrow’ equipment to test and use. 

 

*Please note, resources and service providers that supply Assistive Technology change frequently. These contacts are up to date as of October 2024.