Assistive Technology for Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), 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 Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) 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 Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) and assistive technology
Cerebral visual impairment (CVI), sometimes called cortical visual impairment, is vision loss caused by how the brain processes what the eyes see, rather than by a problem with the eyes themselves. The eyes may be…
AT that can help with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) 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 Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), plan ahead: