Assistive Technology for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, 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 Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease 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 Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and assistive technology
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 people worldwide. It is named after the three physicians who first described it in 1886. CMT is…
AT that can help with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease 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 Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, plan ahead: