Getting Ready for Assistive Technology in Social Care

Using assistive technology (AT) in social care settings can help disabled people be more independent and happy. This guide by Dr Julie Eshleman will show you how to check if a place is ready to use smart home devices, environmental controls, health technology, and other kinds of assistive technologies.

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In this episode we spoke to Jane about how technology will empower her life: despite losing the power of speech, she can store her voice digitally – a process known as voice banking. So Jane will still be able to say what she wants in her words.

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.