Technology and Disability

The Synapse Project is a collaborative research network examining the use of mobile computing technology in neurorehabilitation.

In the Research section, you'll find references to our initial work arising from this research network, along with copies of two of the presentations. Ongoing work in 2010 involves an initial small-scale clinical trial examining the use of custom iPhone software to compensate for face-name recall difficulties after severe traumatic brain injury. Meanwhile, we've recently launched the Synapse Voices podcast, a conversation between people with brain injuries, family members, clinicians and researchers about mobile computing technology in brain injury rehabilitation.

The initial impetus for this research network came from a collaboration between researchers at Massey University's School of Psychology in Wellington and Centre for Mobile Computing in Auckland. The intention of the Synapse Project is to broaden this to a wider group of both research teams and other stakeholders, including people with neurodisability. We wish to stimulate and contribute to an international conversation about the role mobile computing technology can play in maximising function despite neurodisability. We would welcome your participation. Get in touch.