Assistive Technologies

Assistive technology consists of products and technology-based services and devices targeted at meeting the specific needs of people with disabilities and elderly people to facilitate their ability to use and benefit from mainstream technology products. Given the legislative drivers and the potential impact on agencies' ICT environment, agencies need to pursue a structured approach to the deployment and support of assistive technology.

Why Must I?

Australian Government agencies have obligations under the Commonwealth Disability Strategy (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs)and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to provide an inclusive workplace to people with a disability. This responsibility covers reasonable adjustment and access in the workplace, which includes providing suitable assistive technology aids to enable staff with a disability to access technology in the workplace.

How Do I?

• Assistive Technology for Employees of the Australian Government (AGIMO, Better Practice Checklist)

Who Can Help?

For queries and assistance contact:

Better Practice
Australian Government Information Management Office
Department of Finance and Deregulation
better.practice@finance.gov.au

What's Related?

• Accessibility
• Alternative Formats and Media