Many people with disability need assistive technology to help them live, work and play. While the NDIS has significantly improved access to assistive technology for many people with disability, those who are excluded from the scheme are still being left behind. The Assistive Technology for All campaign (ATFA) wants to make sure that every person […]
COTA Victoria coordinates a national collaboration of peak bodies and consumer advocates called the Assistive Technology For All (ATFA) Alliance. The Alliance has been advocating for improved access to assistive technology for the many older people with disability who are excluded from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality
February 2021 The issue At least 50% of older Victorians have a disability that may impact on their mobility, communication or self-care. While many of these people will require or benefit from the use of assistive technology, it is not an easy thing for them to access. Grab rails, ramps, chair lifts, hoists, prosthetic aids,
Older people with disability are a focus of the Assistive Technology for All (ATFA) campaign, which launches this month. The campaign calls for a national aids, equipment and assistive technology program to meet the needs of people with disability who are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). An alliance of peak bodies
