Assistive Technology for Chiari Malformation
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Chiari Malformation, 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 Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation and assistive technology
Chiari Malformation is a structural condition in which the lower part of the cerebellum — the brain's balance centre — extends down through the opening at the base of the skull into the spinal canal. This crowding can…
AT that can help with Chiari Malformation
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation, plan ahead: