Assistive Technology for CHARGE Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for CHARGE Syndrome, 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 CHARGE Syndrome 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 CHARGE Syndrome and assistive technology
CHARGE Syndrome is a complex multisystem condition caused primarily by mutations in the CHD7 gene. The acronym CHARGE reflects the hallmark features: Coloboma (eye malformation), Heart defects, Atresia of the choanae…
AT that can help with CHARGE Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for CHARGE Syndrome 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 CHARGE Syndrome, plan ahead: