Enabling Technologies Impact Collective

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Our Purpose

The Enabling Technologies Impact Collective (ETIC) aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and provide thought leadership among a wide range of stakeholders in the enabling technologies sector in Aotearoa | New Zealand. The collective will focus on promoting the untapped potential of assistive technology as an enabler to better assist all. 

Disabled person, using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device

Our Objectives

  • Develop a coordinated assistive technology strategy for Aotearoa | New Zealand.

  • Promote awareness and understanding of the potential of enabling technologies within various sectors.

  • Contribute towards the development of a suitably skilled and sustainable workforce.

  • Collate current research, data and best practice evidence related to assistive technology as a starting point to inform the other objectives.

  • Create a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, government agencies, service users, providers and community groups. 

Contact Us

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