How it can help
RECES provide electronic assistive technology. This helps people with limited hand or other functional movement to live more independently at home.
They can provide electronic control systems. These enable people to use an easy access controller to operate home appliances. For example:
- call for carer assistance or urgent help
- door entry intercom and access
- loudspeaking hands-free telephone
- television, DVD and other media devices
- lighting and ‘plug-in’ electrical appliances
- computer control and special access methods
RECES can also provide computer access devices for people who have difficulties using a conventional keyboard or mice. Adaptations to assist with computer access can include the following:
- alternative keyboards eg. alternative keyboard layout
- alternative mice eg. a trackball, joystick or touchpad, head tracking or eye gaze
- additional accessibility software, eg. on-screen keyboards, word prediction, speech recognition
Age
All ages
Eligibility
For people with a long term or substantial disability caused by disease, injury or congenital condition when:
- they are motivated and able to use the equipment satisfactorily and independently
- other, simpler or more cost effective solutions are not suitable
How to access
A referral form needs to be completed, usually by a health care professional . You can request this referral to be made on your behalf, if you think you are eligible for the equipment.