Online
Start: Tue 20 Aug 2024
RSVP: Sun 18 Aug 2024
Start: 01:00 PM
End: 02:00 PM
This is a free, member only session.
Please join the National Assistive Technology IG by updating your preferences here before registering.
OVERVIEW
This is a group to:
- Connect OTs nationally who have an interest in assistive technology
- Provide a forum to discuss/share knowledge of innovative and new assistive technologies/equipment available in Australia
- Facilitate networking and sharing of resources
- Provide and promote ongoing professional development to encourage up to date knowledge of the latest research and information on best practice guidelines for assistive technology
- Provide a forum to discuss advice for clinical justification for funding of products.
MEETING DETAILS
PRESENTER:
Sacha Marchant
Sacha Marchant is an Occupational Therapist with more than 30 years experience. She is currently a digital project manager leading Indigo’s Marketplace and E-Commerce team in delivering consumer-led enhancements to the National Equipment Database (NED).
TOPIC:
Looking for assistive technology? Why not AskNED – the National Equipment Database
Description: The National Equipment Database aims to connect people to the right assistive products, information and tools to research, select and access the solutions they need. With more than 30,000 assistive technology items, NED is a valuable resource for clinicians and assistive technology users. NED contributes to Indigo’s vision of a community where everyone is able to make genuine and informed decisions on how to live independently. Come along to find out more about the NED database with its recent enhancements of faster smart search, request for quote and third party payment options.
DATE:
Tuesday 20 August 2024
TIME:
1:00pm - 2:00pm | NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD
12:30pm - 1:30pm | SA, NT
11:00am - 12:00pm | WA
MEETING PLATFORM:
This session will be run on the Zoom Webinar Platform. Registrants will be sent separate login details one business day prior to the session. Please check all email folders for this information. This meeting will not be recorded.
If you have questions regarding the Zoom system requirements please visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started
REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION
OTA Member: Free
If you are a non member who wishes to attend please contact us to discuss your options.
Registrations close Sunday 18 August 2024 11.55pm AEST
MEETING DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
Agendas, resources and meeting minutes are available for members to download on the IG page once we have received these from the convenors.
This meeting will not be recorded.
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