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[section 39 (1) (e)]

68.Section 39 aids and appliances are items used to assist the undertaking of  tasks both at work and at home.  They will assist with things such as:

  • dressing;

  • meal preparation; and

  • using existing appliances (such as taps, door handles and telephones).

69.Generally, such aids and appliances should be specifically designed for use by people with disabilities, and to assist employees to return to the fullest level of functioning and gainful employment of which they are capable.