ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How can systems integration technology improve quality of life for people living with disability or navigating the challenges of ageing? And is our industry doing enough to recognise the opportunities?
In this episode of the Master Integrator podcast, host Paul Skelton speaks with Michele Verdonck about the role of technology in creating more accessible, inclusive and independent living environments.
The conversation explores why collaboration between technology professionals, healthcare practitioners and the disability and aged-care sectors is essential, and how systems integrators can contribute their skills to delivering meaningful outcomes.
Paul also discusses Master Integrator's involvement in a research initiative with the University of the Sunshine Coast, designed to better understand opportunities at the intersection of health and technology.
Get involved in the research
Master Integrator is seeking industry participation in the University of the Sunshine Coast research project.
To learn more and contribute:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UOywkz_87UeTRZ_8YBJUHHinBbPQfDJMrTP1S9wV0RFUMFQzT1NWNjlGNThIM1U4RDVLNFZEQ0FZQS4u
Be sure to check out Michele's research:
Verdonck, M., Craven, D., Kean, B., Fowler, J., Merollini,K., Dermody, G., & Ripat, J. (2026). Electronic assistive technology use in the home (EAT-H) by people with spinal cord injury in Australia. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2699839
Yaffe, J. C., Ripat, J., Dermody, G., & Verdonck, M. C. (2026). "Assistive technology in the home is choice and control... it's freedom": perspectives of people with physical disability using electronic assistive technologies in the home. Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology, 21(2), 636-650. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2542376
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