Equipment grant opportunity
19 March 2009
The ID Mate Omni talking barcode scanner.
ID Mate talking barcode scanner
The ID Mate talking barcode scanner is a portable "all-in-one" item of equipment priced at $1,990 that allows an individual to identify items using a product barcode.
It has a database of over one million Australian barcode descriptions that provides the user with a huge head start in identifying the product and getting the information needed about the item.
The ID Mate Omni talking barcode scanner also comes with an inbuilt recorder so messages can be recorded and applied to the user's personal bar codes.
Grants
Visual Independence will provide grants to 15 applicants. The grants will subsidise the cost of the ID Mate talking barcode scanner. Applicants must meet objective selection criteria.
Eligibility
- The eligibility of applicants is limited to those with incomes below $10,000 (on top of any pension received).
- Priority in selection will be given to those applicants who clearly demonstrate that they have the greatest need and who are least able to afford the technology.
- Assessment will focus heavily on the applicant's need to identify items and the unavailability of in home support.
Application
Service providers are able to provide assistance to anyone interested in applying for a grant.
Application closing date
31 May 2009