This website is provided by the Citizens Information Board. It contains information on assistive technology and a directory of products available from Irish suppliers for people with disabilities and older people.
Enable Ireland launched a CD entitled “Assistive Technology For Living”. Targetting adults with physical disabilties, carers, personal assistants, educators, employers and funders, this CD includes a wealth of information on a range of assistive technologies including computer access devices, communication aids, power mobility devices and environmental control devices. Additional information on funding, legislation and current service providers and AT suppliers is also included.
Try-it.ie provides a previously non-existent facility to those interested in or affected by assistive technology in Ireland. This resource enables people with disabilities to trial electronic assistive technology devices; read product reviews; make informed decisions about what best suits their particular circumstances; and avail of assessments by potentially more informed and highly trained professionals (as a result of the education, training and support dimensions of this resource). Service users therefore benefit both directly and indirectly. In addition this resource has the potential to provide long-term benefits to service providers and to enhance the quality of AT assessments.
DDAI operates its National Driving Assessment Centre at the DDAI Headquarters in Ballindine, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. The centre is equipped with the only Static Assessment Unit in the country and provides assessments to learners drivers, as part of driver rehabilitation or to benefit older drivers. The association operates a general information service on all disability issues and entitlements, offering specialist information and advice on all aspects of disabled driving; motor insurance, purchase and adaptation of motor vehicles and the Disabled Drivers / Passengers Tax Concession Scheme, Motorised Transport Grant, driving abroad, car hire for people with disabilities and many other subjects.