Technology that reduces barriers and supports participation.
NISS helps individuals and organisations identify, implement and support assistive technology suited to the person, the activities they need to perform and the environment in which the technology will be used.
Start with the barrier. Then consider the technology.
Assistive technology should respond to a particular need, activity and environment—not simply be selected because a tool is available.
The appropriate technology may differ from person to person. Selection should consider the individual, the tasks involved and how the technology will be used in practice.
Reading Support
Text-to-speech, reading assistance and accessible document tools that may help make written information easier to access and process.
Writing & Communication
Speech-to-text, word support and alternative ways to produce, structure or communicate written information.
Planning & Organisation
Digital tools that may support schedules, priorities, reminders, task structure and the organisation of responsibilities.
Note-Taking & Information Capture
Tools that may help capture, organise, store and revisit important information from meetings, lessons or everyday activities.
Focus & Information Management
Technology that may help reduce distraction, structure information or make digital content more manageable.
Accessible Digital Environments
Settings, formats and tools that may improve access to digital platforms, documents and everyday information.
From identifying a need to supporting practical use.
NISS considers assistive technology as part of a practical process shaped around the individual, the activities involved and the environment in which the technology will be used.
Technology becomes useful when it works for the person, the task and the environment.
A considered pathway towards practical use.
Understand the Need
Consider the person, the activity they need to perform, the barriers they experience and the environment in which support is required.
Identify Suitable Technology
Explore technology that may respond appropriately to the identified need, task and circumstances.
Implement the Technology
Introduce and configure the selected technology for use within the person’s actual work, learning or everyday environment.
Support Ongoing Use
Provide practical guidance and review how effectively the technology is supporting participation over time.
Appropriate, usable technology—not simply the introduction of another tool.
Ready to identify appropriate technology?
Talk to NISS about the person, the activity, the environment and the practical support required.