Adaptive and Assistive Technology Suppliers

METROPOLITAN BRISBANE

HUMANWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Physical location:

56 Sunnybay Drive
Birkdale  QLD 4159

Contact Details:

T: (07) 3822 6812 M: 0422 453 123
F (07) 3011 1089
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 TECHNOLOGY SIGHT SUPPORT CENTRE

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@quantumtechnology.com.au
W: http://www.quantumtechnology.com.au 

Services Provided:

• Wide range of technology for people with vision loss or print disability.
• Home visits and free one week trials of equipment.
• School and workplace assessments of equipment/software needs.
• Showroom of electronic reading aids 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 Technology.

Appointments:

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

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.

SOUTH COAST, WIDE BAY, BUNDABERG

 

SIGHT SOLUTIONS QUEENSLAND

 

Services provided:

• Wide range of technology for people with vision impairment or print disability
• Region covered – Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay area/Bundaberg
• 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.
• Recommended that electronic reading aids should be shown to people with low vision, particularly degenerative conditions such as AMD, at the earliest opportunity, rather than as a last resort after optical adjustments have been exhausted.
• 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 emailed to Sight Solutions Queensland.

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.

ROCKHAMPTON, GLADSTONE, YEPPOON

 

ABSOLUTE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

 

Services provided:

• Wide range of technology for people with vision impairment or print disability
• Region covered – Rockhampton, Gladstone, Yeppoon
• 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 Absolute Computer Solutions directly, either by telephone, fax or email.
• Recommended that electronic reading aids should be shown to people with low vision, particularly degenerative conditions such as AMD, at the earliest opportunity, rather than as a last resort after optical adjustments have been exhausted.
• 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 Absolute Computer Solutions.

Appointments:

• Appointments can be made by telephoning Absolute Computer Solutions 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:  0447 362 436
Email:  admin@absolutecomputersolutions.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)

 

Physical Location:

Mr Russell Cooper Optometrist
160 Bolsover Street
Rockhampton City
QLD  4700

Contact Details:

T: (07) 4922 6996
E: rus24@westnet.com.au

Services Provided:

Russell has been an optometrist in Rockhampton for 30 years, with a special interest in Low Vision. Serving on the Optometric Association of Australia (OAA) (Qld Division) Council for over 10 years, Russell was also a member of The QLD Optometrist Board for seven years. Achievements include a Graduate Certificate from Queensland University of Technology in Ocular Therapeutics, and applied to do a Masters in Optometry by research.  Russell is also a Justice of the Peace (JP, qualified) and is looking forward to supporting and providing a high standard of service and sharing his low vision solutions with the Rockhampton, Bundaberg and regional communities.

CAIRNS

 

SUNCOAST OPTICAL

 

Services provided:

• Wide range of technology for people with vision impairment or print disability.
• Region covered – Cairns and surrounding region.
• 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 Suncoast Optical directly, either by telephone, fax or email.
• Recommended that electronic reading aids should be shown to people with low vision, particularly degenerative conditions such as AMD, at the earliest opportunity, rather than as a last resort after optical adjustments have been exhausted.
• 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 Suncoast Optical.

Appointments:

• Appointments can be made by telephoning Suncoast Optical 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:

Physical Address:  240 Spence Street, Cairns. Qld. 4870.
 
Telephone:  (07) 4031 6610; 0407 136 303;
Fax:  (07) 4031 7929
Email:  ian@suncoastoptical.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.

 

TOWNSVILLE

 

PRIME VISUAL AIDS

 

Services provided:

• Wide range of technology for people with vision impairment or print disability.
• Region covered – Townsville (including Ingham, Charters Towers, Ayr and Bowen). 
• 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 Prime Visual Aids directly, either by telephone or email.
• Recommended that electronic reading aids should be shown to people with low vision, particularly degenerative conditions such as AMD, at the earliest opportunity, rather than as a last resort after optical adjustments have been exhausted.
• 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 emailed to Prime Visual Aids. 

Appointments:

• Appointments can be made by telephoning Prime Visual Aids anytime that we are home up until 8pm, Monday to Sunday.

Costs to Client:

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

Contact details:

Physical Address:   10 San Vito Crescent, Rasmussen. 4815
Telephone:  (07) 4789 2770; 0416 607 114;
Email:  nicholsonic@yahoo.com.au

Public Transport options:

Sunbus to cnr. of Riverway Drive and Santal  Drive.

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 -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.