TAD Australia (also known as Technical Aid to the Disabled) is an Australian federation of state not-for-profit organisations which provide personalized equipment, technology, and services to disabled persons, including children.
TAD was first established in New South Wales in 1975 by George Winston, who was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for this work.
TAD work is done by volunteers, many of whom have special skills and backgrounds in fields including engineering, architecture, and trades. Most of them are retired, and looking for constructive ways to continue using their skills. The client is asked to pay the cost of the materials used, but there is no charge for the labour. [1]
When new designs are created, they are shared across the state organizations. [1]
Freedom Wheels is a national program where skilled staff and volunteers work closely with children, families, and therapists to create customized bicycles.
The cost of a Freedom Wheels bicycle can be covered by Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): it will be itemised by the NDIS as "Assistive Equipment for Recreation" as part of the core supports budget. [2] [3]
Awards presented to the organization and to its members in recognition of their service to TAD include:
AM QB 85. FOR SERVICE TO WELFARE OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, PARTICULARLY AS THE FOUNDER OF TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED
Bill has volunteered with Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD) for the past thirty five years.
For service to people with disability, and to the community.
...for his dedication over more than 10 years to finding innovative solutions to help people living with a disability experience more independent and fulfilling lives.
...for his work with TAD Disability Services. ...used his skills as a design engineer to pioneer innovative practical solutions to help people living with a disability to enjoy more comfortable and enjoyable lives.
...for his never ending volunteer support helping children with a disability at TAD Disability Services
TAD Australia (also known as Technical Aid to the Disabled) is an Australian federation of state not-for-profit organisations which provide personalized equipment, technology, and services to disabled persons, including children.
TAD was first established in New South Wales in 1975 by George Winston, who was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for this work.
TAD work is done by volunteers, many of whom have special skills and backgrounds in fields including engineering, architecture, and trades. Most of them are retired, and looking for constructive ways to continue using their skills. The client is asked to pay the cost of the materials used, but there is no charge for the labour. [1]
When new designs are created, they are shared across the state organizations. [1]
Freedom Wheels is a national program where skilled staff and volunteers work closely with children, families, and therapists to create customized bicycles.
The cost of a Freedom Wheels bicycle can be covered by Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): it will be itemised by the NDIS as "Assistive Equipment for Recreation" as part of the core supports budget. [2] [3]
Awards presented to the organization and to its members in recognition of their service to TAD include:
AM QB 85. FOR SERVICE TO WELFARE OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, PARTICULARLY AS THE FOUNDER OF TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED
Bill has volunteered with Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD) for the past thirty five years.
For service to people with disability, and to the community.
...for his dedication over more than 10 years to finding innovative solutions to help people living with a disability experience more independent and fulfilling lives.
...for his work with TAD Disability Services. ...used his skills as a design engineer to pioneer innovative practical solutions to help people living with a disability to enjoy more comfortable and enjoyable lives.
...for his never ending volunteer support helping children with a disability at TAD Disability Services