Assistive technology.
Explore practical assistive technology (AT) resources. Learn how AT can support independence, everyday activities, and participation for older people.
Explore assistive technology resources
Choose an area below to explore assistive technology information, options, and tools. Start with what’s most useful to you.
Understand AT
Learn about assistive technology, from the basics to safe and culturally appropriate use.
AT overview
Understand what assistive technology is and how it can support independence.
AT essentials
Build your AT knowledge and learn how to identify suitable options for everyday activities.
Low-risk AT basics
Learn what low-risk AT is and how simple products can support everyday independence.
First Nations perspectives on AT
Explore culturally appropriate AT resources shaped by First Nations perspectives, experiences, and community needs.
Explore AT options
Explore low-risk assistive technology that can make everyday activities easier and support greater independence.
Kitchen AT
Discover practical AT that can make preparing food, cooking, and kitchen tasks easier and safer.
Dressing AT
Explore simple AT options that can make dressing easier and support greater independence.
Laundry AT
Discover simple AT solutions that can make washing, drying, and managing laundry easier.
Hobbies and leisure AT
Explore AT that can help older people continue to enjoy meaningful hobbies and leisure activities.
Cleaning and housework AT
Discover practical AT that can make cleaning and household tasks easier and more manageable.
Gardening AT
Explore practical AT that can make gardening easier and help people continue doing what they enjoy.
AT tools and guidance
Find practical tools and guidance to help identify, recommend, and safely use assistive technology.
AT templates and examples
Find practical templates and examples for recording, recommending, and reviewing low-risk and under-advice AT.
AT decision guide
Use this guide to identify a person’s AT needs and find suitable options.
Choosing the right AT
Find guidance to help match AT options with a person’s needs, activities, and goals.
AT risk and professional advice
Learn when simple AT may be suitable and when professional advice or assessment may be needed.
Use with older people
Find practical guidance to introduce, use, and review assistive technology with older people.
Introducing and recommending AT
Explore practical ways to introduce AT and discuss options.
Support worker tip sheets
Access practical tip sheets to help support clients to use simple AT effectively.
AT in everyday practice
See practical examples of how AT can support everyday activities, participation, and independence.
Reviewing AT with clients
Review how AT is working to check that it still meets the person’s needs and goals.
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