Assistive technology supports independence for people with ...

A pioneering new project called Through Assistive Technology to Employment (TATE) is using current and advanced assistive technology to increase employability for people with learning disabilities and support independent living within a residential care or family home setting. An estimated 1.4 million people in England live with a learning disability around 25 per 1000 of the population and the project aims to develop and mainstream assistive technology devices combined with telecare to meet the needs of these individuals. It will disseminate examples of best practise amongst health and social care providers. TATE project manager Ann Aspinall said: Assistive technology offers a real alternative to traditional models of care, delivering round the clock support when needed, whilst also promoting independence.

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