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Assistive technology for support in the workplace
Assistive technology for support in the workplace
Last updated
9 March 2022
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Technology in the workplace is evolving to make businesses more efficient and to make jobs easier to do for everyone. The use of assistive technology (AT) in the workplace can support people with disability to achieve their full potential – as employees and as business owners themselves.
Key points
- Assistive technology can help people with disability to reach their full potential at work
- Software, hardware, workspace adaptations and vehicle modifications can make working easier, more comfortable and more accessible
- The Employment Assistance Fund covers the cost of workplace assistive technology for those who are eligible
The types of AT which can be used in the workplace vary widely from text to speech software programs to adjustable desks or even work vehicle modifications.
This article gives examples of how AT can be beneficial in the workplace, as well as tips for people who might use AT and information about funding.
Software
Many forms of assistive technology which are helpful in the workplace revolve around communication.
This can involve software like instant messaging services or email which are used across businesses – not just by people with [...]