Assistive Technology for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, how the AT process works, and how to get it
Assistive technology (AT) — from simple aids to powered equipment — helps many people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue 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 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and assistive technology
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, chronic, multisystem illness characterised by profound fatigue that is not improved by rest, post-exertional malaise (PEM) — worsening of…
AT that can help with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue 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 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, plan ahead: