Technology for Independence

Having a disability means it can be difficult to operate appliances in your home such as doors, the bed, lights, windows, the telephone, TV, music system, curtains, blinds, air conditioner, heater and fans.

The AbilityHouse website is designed to provide you with information about alternative methods to operate appliances in your home. You can also search for assistive technology services near you (you can’t buy equipment through the site).

When you enter the AbilityHouse, you can select the appliance you have difficulty with, to find out about Home Control Solutions that meet your needs. You can filter information according to your disability.

The 2021-2022 update to Ability House was funded by a donation in memory of Margaret Williams (1930-2020) who for many years supported various disability charities, including Ability Technology. The original Ability House website was launched in 2013 with a grant from the Commonwealth of Australia, Practical Design Fund.