Assistive Technology for Blindness & Low Vision
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Blindness & Low Vision, 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 Blindness & Low Vision 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 Blindness & Low Vision and assistive technology
Blindness and low vision encompass a spectrum of visual impairment from mild reduction in visual acuity or visual field loss through to total blindness. The World Health Organization defines low vision as best-corrected…
AT that can help with Blindness & Low Vision
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Blindness & Low Vision 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 Blindness & Low Vision, plan ahead: