Episode 49 - TOM Melb: Custom Designed Assistive Technology for PWDs

EPISODE:Kumari, Alison, and Monique from TOM: Melbourne (part of TOM: Global) join Eryn and Minh to discuss how TOM creates and builds products that improve the lives of people with a disability. TOM is a non profit organisation that uses "OPEN SOURCE" (the concept of sharing all research and data and technologies freely) to make Assistive Technology more accessible and affordable for people with complex needs. We encourage our listeners to take part in programs through TOM to better the lives of people with disabilities (PWDs) PROGRAMSMakeathon: a weekend marathon of designing and making custom assistive technology solutions. The Makeathon is a hackathon-style program that brings together designers, engineers, healthcare professionals and makers, with people who have lived experience of disability to solve a complex problem. Metro Melbourne Makeathon is on 17th & 18th  September 2022, applications close 7 Aug: www.tommelbourne.org/makeathonGeelong Makeathon (VIC) and Bundaberg Makeathon (QLD) is coming up in November 2022, applications will open soon so send us an enquiry if you’re interestedTOM @ University: partnering with University students to design and prototype custom assistive technology solutions.  Students work with Need-Knowers to develop and prototype a solution to a Challenge faced by the Need Knower.TOM @ Schools: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workshops teaching primary and secondary school students about the design thinking process, disability awareness, prototyping of assistive technology solutions and pitching ideas. LEARN MORE AND CONNECT WITH TOMWeb: www.tommelbourne.orgEnquiries: https://forms.gle/swLDYPRW9krRnNup7  or [email protected]:Please feel free to call us on 1300254397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, otherwise, just pop on over to our website to find out more info on www.ndispropertyaustralia.com.auFOLLOW US ON:LinkedIn InstagramFacebookTwitterDISCLAIMER:Information contained in this podcast is general in nature only. It does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. You need to consider your financial situation and needs before making any decisions based on this information and should seek independent and professional advice for your personal circumstances.Send us Fan MailNDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA:Our team conducts thorough research on Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and provides appropriate technical advice through premium and strategy-based solutions. We also use complex feasibility calculation spreadsheets to help investors understand the expected annual income of an SDA dwelling, the timeline stages of construction of their property, as well as revealing the hidden costs. By staying up-to-date with the latest SDA data and pricing payments information, we help clients make better-informed decisions and achieve their investment goals.FOLLOW US:LinkedInInstagramFacebookCONTACT:Please feel free to call us on 1300 254 397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, otherwise,  just pop on over to our website to find out more.For any podcast related queries or suggestions, please contact our podcast team via [email protected]