Assistive Technology for Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel Disease, how the AT process works, and how to get it into yo
Assistive technology (AT) — from simple aids to powered equipment — helps many people with Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel 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 Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel Disease and assistive technology
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — a group of conditions, along with ulcerative colitis, in which the immune system causes long-term inflammation of the digestive tract. Crohn's can affect…
AT that can help with Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel 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 Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel Disease, plan ahead: