AT for storytelling

How our community use AT to tell their stories

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The different assistive technology examples that our community use to tell their stories are as varied as the 5 AT Chatters who contributed to this article, though they all share one element - that AT enables them to connect.

In these 5 stories, you'll learn how our community members use apps, electronic devices, low cost assistive technology such as hard copy notes printed on blue paper, back rests and audio glasses to connect with the world around them, to express themselves creatively and live work and play their own way.

Thank you to our community for sharing your stories, we hope they encourage you to explore new ways to tell your story using assistive technology.

Select the photos below to learn more.

 

Photo of a woman in a maroon shirt wearing glasses and smiling

Learn how Melanie Hawkes uses audio glasses to communicate and express herself.

 

A man with a gopro on his head, smiling widely from the cockpit of a helicopter

Follow along as Lindsay Nott takes you on a journey with the AT he uses to tell his story.

 

Photo of a woman smiling with glasses and a colourful necklace

Meet Kelly and learn about the low-cost AT she uses in her co-design and advocacy work.

 

Photo of a woman smiling while typing on a laptop

Find out more about the AT Layne uses to share their life experience and tell their story.

 

Photo of a young man in a powered wheelchair in a studio with headphones and microphones

Learn about the AT Sam uses to express himself through film and writing.