While the use of assistive technology is not completely new to MacIntyre, with people already using various forms of technology as part of their support and day to day life, the opportunities for people to use technology remains limited for people with a learning disability.
MacIntyre's new and exciting Assistive Technology pilot project aims to make a difference to people's lives through increasing or maintaining their independence and/or keeping them safer, as well as expanding our knowledge of the range of assistive technology available.
For the duration of the pilot project we are supported by Home Farm Trust who have recently completed a project looking at Assistive Technology and Telecare for people with a learning disability.
The pilot project is taking place in Warrington, with four ladies who share a house and have a team of staff supporting them (Bernie Vero, pictured above). We recently held an awareness workshop to let all those involved know about the different types of technology and to hear stories from those who have used assistive technology. The workshop also enabled people to think about how technology might be able to help them as individuals.
The next step is an assessment with MacIntyre's Karen Duggan and Home Farm Trust's Emma Nichols, due to take place this week. This will involve talking about the things they like to do and exploring how technology may contribute to their support received from MacIntyre.
Check back regularly to follow the story of the four ladies and how assistive technology aims to improve and sustain a more person centred approach to the people who use our services.
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