ASPIRE, Dublin

Address:

Karten Mini CTEC Centre at Dublin
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Rochestown Avenue
Dun Laoghaire
Dublin,
Eire

Centre Head:

Andrew Kell

Phone number:

020 8420 6732

Email:

andrew.kell@aspire.org.uk

Website:

www.aspire.org.uk

Host organisation name:

ASPIRE

Date centre established:

September 2007

Focus of Centre:

The object of the Centre is to provide people with disabilities access to assistive computer technology for training in vocational and life skills, to improve their quality of life, employability and independence.

The Clients

Any patient in the spinal injury centre can now have access to a PC, tablet or smartphone, regardless of their level of injury. The assistive technology is particularly relevant to patients with high-level injuries which can result in limited arm and hand movement. Patients benefit from one to one assessments, trialling equipment for suitability, training and support.

The Technology

Windows based PCs, Tablets

Assistive Technology

Voice activated software, head tracking mice, Sip and Puff mice, Eye Tracking, specialist mice and keyboards. Switch access for tablets and smartphones. Device mounting options

Host organisation

ASPIRE
www.aspire.org.uk