The Mounting Assistive Technology Documentation (MAT-DOC) helps those involved with providing assistive technology to ensure it can be used effectively in a range of environments and contexts to meet the lifestyle needs of the user.
It is designed for service providers and others who are involved with attaching one piece of assistive technology, such as a communication device (or ‘communication aid’) to another, such as a wheelchair. It’s designed to help ensure all relevant aspects have been considered to ensure the best solution is reached.
MAT-doc also includes Best Practice Guidelines which have been developed by a team of people who are all actively involved with mounting assistive technology. Click here to view the Best Practice Guidelines
Version 2 of MAT-doc has recently been published. Version 2 consists of the following sections:
- Section 1 – Pre-Assessment Information
- Section 2 – Wheelbase Information
- Section 3.1 – Wheelchair Mounting
- Section 3.2 – Desk Mount
- Section 3.3 – Floor Mount
- Section 4 – Hazard Identification and Risk Management
- Section 5 – Handover Information
- Appendix 1 – Wheelchair Static Stability Test Results
- Appendix 2 – Driving Assessment