New Zealand Spinal Trust

STAFF
Davina Hogg Assistive Technology Occupational Therapist phone: 03 383 7523 email: Davina Hogg
Viviane Mulgrew MNZSTA Speech-Language Therapist phone: 03 383 6810 email: Viviane Mulgrew With experience in both health and education, Viviane assess technology for adult and paediatric referrals. Her contribution to the team considers client's verbal and written skills and their ability to understand and use high tech systems. Viviane's work with technology-based augmentative systems began in 1989.
Barrie Woods NZCCT, Dip Rehab (Otago) Rehabiliation Engineer phone: 03 383 9486 email: Barrie Woods Having worked in the assistive technology field since 1979 and his early experience in the design and development of environmental control systems, Barrie’s role is the technical aspects of devices and software and tailoring solutions to functional outcomes for clients.
Rhonda Wicksteed, CBC, Cert Adult Teaching, Dragon Naturally Speaking Certified Advanced Trainer, TextHELP Certified Trainer phone: 03 383 9488 email: Rhonda Wicksteed Rhonda has an extensive background and experience in computer assistive technology training - specialising in training clients with a broad range of physical and cognitive disabilities.
Buffy Devlin NZROT Occupational Therapist phone: 03 383 9489 email: Buffy Devlin Buffy, having graduated in 1983, has had experience in various clinical settings including orthopaedics, pain management, cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation and ergonomic assessments. This wide background provides a strong foundation in the specialist area of assistive technology and its application in practical situations.