Adaptive and Assistive Technology Suppliers

METROPOLITAN BRISBANE

HUMANWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Physical location:

7 Gunadoo Street
Thornlands QLD 4164

Contact Details:

M: 0422 453 123
E: Linda.walker@humanware.com
W: http://www.humanware.com

Services Provided:

• Sales and support of HumanWare Adaptive Technology for people who have low vision, blindness or a learning difficulty. 
• Consultation, training and phone support available.
• Large range of equipment and software for use in the home, school or workplace.
• Education for the public and health care professionals about the benefits of adaptive technology.

How to Refer:

• Healthcare professionals can make a direct referral by phone, fax or email with patient/client’s consent.
• It is useful if visual acuity and/or condition is included but not essential.
• Referrals can be made from the time of diagnosis or when experiencing some loss of vision - no specific criteria applies.
• Patients/Clients can call HumanWare direct to obtain information or trials of equipment.
• Results of trials of Adaptive Technology are either emailed or mailed to the referrer as per their preference.

Appointments:

• Expected turnaround of 2-7 days for an appointment depending on the location of client/patient.

Costs to Client/Patient:

 • Information and demonstrations, trials and training are free.
• Costs apply to equipment, servicing and delivery.

Information Resources:

• Resource Guide CD which includes interactive demonstrations, brochures, and details of the functions of various magnification, Braille and speech aids and software to fit the needs of the individual.

QUANTUM SIGHT SUPPORT CENTRE - BRISBANE AND SOUTH EAST

Physical Location:

Suite 503, “Ladhope”
131 Wickham Terrace
Spring Hill  QLD  4000

Public Transport: Rail – Closest station - Central

Contact Details:

T: (07) 3831 4894
F: (07) 3839 1390
E: qld@quantumrlv.com.au
W: http://www.quantumrlv.com.au 

Services Provided:

• Wide range of aids and technology for people with vision loss or print disability.
• Home visits and free one week trials of equipment - Greater Brisbane, Gold Coast, Northern NSW.
• School and workplace assessments of equipment/software needs.
• Showroom at Wickham Terrace
• Training (corporate, education, and individuals) in assistive software and hardware.

How to Refer:

• Recommended that electronic reading aids should be shown to people with low vision, particular degenerative conditions such as AMD, at the earliest opportunity, rather than as a last resort after optical adjustments have been exhausted.
• Either our details are given to the client by the health practitioner, or a direct referral can be emailed or faxed with the client’s consent.  Referral pads are also available.
• A free computer program is also available that performs a reading aid assessment for low vision clients, and this program generates a printed report that can be faxed or emailed to Quantum.

Appointments:

• Showroom hours are Monday to Friday 8:45 to 4:30pm.  Appointments are appreciated to ensure that all equipment is available.
• Home appointments can also be made anywhere in South East Queensland and via agents in regional areas. 

Costs to Client/Patient:

• Individual assessments and appointments are free.
• There is a cost to the individual for equipment and training.

Information Resources:

• Sight Support Catalogue, Living with Low Vision flyer, Electronic Magnification Reading Test (computer program), Demo CDs of software.

 

REGIONAL QLD NORTH - SUNSHINE COAST TO CAIRNS

 

SIGHT SOLUTIONS QUEENSLAND

 

Services provided:

• Wide range of technology for people with vision impairment or print disability
• Region covered – Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns
• Obligation free home visits and free one week trials of equipment.

Referral procedure:

• Either our details are given to the client by a health practitioner, or a direct referral can be telephoned or emailed with the client’s consent.
• Interested persons may also make enquiries by contacting Sight Solutions Queensland directly, either by telephone or email.

Appointments:

• Appointments can be made by telephoning Sight Solutions Queensland during normal business hours, Monday to Friday.

Costs to Client:

• Individual assessments and appointments are free
• There is a cost to the individual for equipment and training.

Contact details:

Telephone:  (07) 5471 0681 mobile: 0415 133 161
Email:  glennz@sightqld.com.au
Website: www.sightqld.com.au

Information resources for clients:

• Sight Support Catalogue, Living with Low Vision flyer, Electronic Magnification Reading Test (computer program), Demo CD’s of software.

REGIONAL QLD WEST - IPSWICH, DARLING DOWNS, WARWICK

 

PRACTICAL VISION AIDS

 

Services provided:

• Wide range of aids and technology for people with vision impairment or print disability
• Region covered – Ipswich, Toowoomba, Dalby to Roma, Warwick
• Obligation free home visits and free one week trials of equipment

Referral procedure:

• Either our details are given to the client by a health practitioner, or a direct referral can be telephoned, emailed or faxed with the client’s consent.
• Interested persons may also make enquiries by contacting Practical Vision Aids directly, either by telephone, fax or email.

Appointments:

• Appointments can be made by telephoning Practical Vision Aids during normal business hours, Monday to Friday.

Costs to Client:

• Individual assessments and appointments are free
• There is a cost to the individual for equipment and training

Contact details:

Telephone:  0417 729 198
Email:  info@practicalvisaionaids.com.au

Information resources for clients:

• Sight Support Catalogue, Living with Low Vision flyer, Electronic Magnification Reading Test (computer program), Demo CD’s of software.

HUMANWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - Rockhampton Based (Other Regional Areas including Mackay, Gladstone Bundaberg and Emerald)

 

Details pending.

HUMANWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD -Townsville Based (Other Regional Areas including Ingham, Ayr, Bowen,  Proserpine, Charters Towers)

 

Physical Location:

Tony and Annette Hopper
41 Ireland street
Oonoonba
Qld 4811

Contact Details:
T:  (07) 4729 0534
M: 0417 210 055
E: t_hopper@tpg.com.au

Services Provided:

Annette and Tony coordinate the Guide Dogs Queensland, Low Vision Support Group of Townsville.  The support group is made up of 45 members, and meetings are held monthly at the Oonoonba Community Centre.  Since Tony became vision impaired, he and his wife have been active volunteers of Guide Dogs Queensland, and have assisted with various activities throughout the year.  Tony also runs computer training courses for seniors and assists individuals with low vision in using computers and screen magnification programs (ZoomText).  Annette has been working in the aged care and disability sector in the community for over eight years.  This caring and professional couple is keen to assist the low vision community in the Townsville and regional areas with their understanding, and experience of living successfully with low vision.