Assistive Technology for Limb Amputation (Acquired)
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Limb Amputation (Acquired), how the AT process works, and how to get it into your plan.
Assistive technology (AT) — from simple aids to powered equipment — helps many people with Limb Amputation (Acquired) do things more safely and independently. This guide explains the AT that can help, how the NDIS funds it, and how to get it into your plan.
Understanding Limb Amputation (Acquired) and assistive technology
Acquired limb amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb following injury, disease or as a planned procedure to manage a life-threatening or severely debilitating condition. In Australia,…
AT that can help with Limb Amputation (Acquired)
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Limb Amputation (Acquired) commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds assistive technology
AT is funded from your Capital budget, and the process depends on cost and complexity:
Getting AT into your plan
To fund AT for Limb Amputation (Acquired), plan ahead: