About ATLibrary
A Message From The Founders
In 2009, a consortium of five organisations in Ireland had a visionary concept – to radically improve access to Assistive Technology (AT) for the disabled community by connecting users, health professionals and institutions on a shared technology infrastructure. We were asked to write the software to support this initiative. Known as www.try-it.ie, the web-based system we built increased the accessible pool of loan equipment and allowed people across Ireland to share information about their experiences. It enabled healthcare professionals and service users to make better decisions about life-changing technologies that are too expensive to buy without the assurance of an appropriate trial period. It eliminated the cost of abandoned equipment which doesn’t meet individual needs, and helped transform the way people access AT nationwide.
We realised that so many organisations worldwide were grappling with similar situations.
The primary stumbling block for these organisations was the cost of entry. We decided then to develop a solution to meet those same needs, one that is cost-effective, packed with useful tools and really simple to use.
And so ATLibrary was born.
Michael A Murphy
Michael has a B.Agr.Sc. and a B.Sc., both from University College Dublin. He has worked on the analysis, design and development of a number of key business systems over the last 25 years. It is Michael’s responsibility to ensure that ATLibrary functionality meets the needs of the users and continues to change as the requirements change, and even drive some of that change.
Tomas Kelly
The Technical Director, it is Tomas’s responsibility to ensure that the correct tools are used within the application and that it is secure and fit for purpose. Tomas gained a B.E. from University College Dublin and has worked on business critical systems for 20 years. He manages the internal network and ensures that the relevant coding standards are adhered to.
Michael E Murphy
Michael E Murphy has over 20 years experience developing and managing business critical systems, and liaising with clients. His is responsible for customer support as well as quality assurance of ATLibrary. Michael holds both a B.E. and an M.Eng.Sc. from University College Dublin. Michael is the customer support expert and is the first point of contact for your queries.
“Our journey so far has been extraordinary. It’s rare to get an opportunity to contribute to something that changes people’s lives in such a profound way.
Our goal now is to help improve access to assistive technology worldwide by making AT Library Software meet the needs of every individual, health professional and institution”.
Michael Murphy
