Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert systems and reaching devices.

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Please note: the Employment Assistance Fund won’t cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as cochlear implants, hearing aids and corrective eye glasses.

Topics covered in this video:

• access to funding. will not cover the costs of assistance sought for medical, therapeutic, health related aids, equipment or services, including prescription glasses, cochlear implants and hearing aids.
• examples of assistive technology
• working out what you need
• getting assistive technology