There is a vast range of specialized equipment designed to assist people and their carer’s to perform everyday activities.

This equipment, also known as “assistive technology” includes:

• Aids for Daily Living – adaptive cutlery, long handled washing and dressing aids, toileting and continence aids, adapted kitchen equipment
• Mobility and Transfer Aids – manual and electric wheelchairs, motorized scooters, hoists, transfer boards, slide sheets, car and vehicle modifications
• Seating and Positioning Aids – modified chairs and beds, pressure relieving mattresses and cushions, specialized seating systems, positioning equipment
• Sensory Aids – magnifiers, talking clock, large button phones, talking kitchen equipment, tactile cues
• High Tech Aids – environmental control systems, computer access systems
• Recreational Aids – sports and leisure equipment, modified arts and craft aids and adapted gardening tools

When purchasing any assistive technology the correct selection and use of the equipment is very important.

A “one size fits all” approach can result in disappointment, wasted time and money as well as causing injury or accidents.

Able Occupational Therapy Services provides the expertise to ensure that the most appropriate aids and equipment are selected and trialed. Correct installation and training in the use of the aids and equipment is an integral part of our service.