Assistive technology and home modifications
For more that 10 years we have built a service to assist people with disabilities to drive and get out in the community with modified cars and vans.
Now, Williams OT is expanding. We are taking our values and mission that have assisted us to build a well-known and specialised service that has assisted many people to experience increased freedom and independence and expanding this to offer other areas of assistive technology and home modifications. With a focus on mobility aids, wheelchairs, seating and related areas, Williams OT is now specialising in all areas of mobility.
Services available
- Occupational therapy driver assessments for car and light vehicle drivers
- Occupational therapy driver assessments for heavy vehicles, forklifts, plant and machinery
- Occupational therapy driver assessments for motorcycles and bus
- Occupational therapy driver rehabilitation
- Williams OT has occupational therapists with dual qualifications as driving instructors.
- Driver lessons for people with a disability, medical issues, and older drivers.
- Vehicle modifications and equipment for drivers with a physical disability.
- Hand controls
- left foot accelerators
- pedal extensions and alterations
- spinner knobs
- secondary control alterations
- vehicle/driver seat access
- Assistive technology assessments for the following
- Wheelchair
- Scooter
- walking aids
- Car seats
- Pressure care cushions and mattresses
- Complex postural support
- Sling or hoist, mobile or ceiling
- other standing aids
- Complex home modifications
- boot lifters and vehicle access
- etcetera
- Medico-legal Assessments and Reports for drivers
- Vehicle/driver ergonomics including both education and assessments
- Vehicle loading and manual handling including both education and assessments
At Williams OT we also concentrate on complex assistive technology to help people get moving. Areas of service include prescription and funding applications for:
- Wheelchair
- Scooter
- walking aids
- Car seats
- Pressure care cushions and mattresses
- Complex postural support
- Sling or hoist, mobile or ceiling
- other standing aids
- Complex home modifications
- boot lifters and vehicle access
- etcetera
other aids and devices we can assist with include:
- Bathroom rails
- Cutlery with thick handles for easy grip
- Long-handled combs and brushes
- computer technology
- Modified computer keyboard and mouse
Whether you are a concerned relative or a driver with a disability looking to drive, or you are a medical or health professional, case manager, or fleet manager looking for a driver assessment and rehabilitation services for your client, Williams Occupational Therapy has a service that will meet your driver needs.