Over 100 ways to improve access at home
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Useful organisations and services
Equipment
The following organisations provide advice on equipment, including trialling equipment to make your home more accessible. Waiting periods may apply for some of the following services.
LifeTec Queensland Inc. (formerly the Independent Living Centre)
LifeTec Queensland inc. is a state-wide, non-government, non-profit, community-based equipment information and advisory service that provides:
- information about equipment, assistive technology, building and access design, and available resources for people with disabilities, injuries and age-related difficulties; and
- professional, unbiased advice to help people make informed decisions about the most appropriate equipment or other practical solutions.
LifeTec Queensland Inc. has a centre at Newmarket in Brisbane with over 1,500 products and equipment on display. Information and advice is also available over the phone through their state-wide enquiry line or by making an appointment. LifeTec Queensland Inc. travels regularly throughout regional areas of the State.
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme, Queensland Health
The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme provides eligible Queensland residents, with permanent or stabilised disabilities with subsidised access to approved aids and equipment.
The range of aids and equipment is selected primarily to assist people to live at home and avoid premature or inappropriate residential care or hospitalisation.
The aids and equipment provided by the Scheme include communication, continence, daily living, mobility, orthoses, oxygen and medical grade footwear.
Technical Aid to the Disabled Queensland Inc.
Technical Aid to the Disabled is a not-for-profit organisation that coordinates the work of volunteers to provide technical assistance to people with a disability in Queensland.
The organisation designs and constructs specific personalised aids, modifies existing aids, and refurbishes and delivers recycled computers.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia produces a range of materials and resources for a variety of people including those working with people who are blind or have low vision, architects, school students, and business and government wanting information about accessibility. Visit their web site at www.visionaustralia.org.au or more information.
Last updated 27 May 2009
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