Assistive Technology for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and assistive technology
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy. It is an X-linked recessive inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the DMD gene on the X chromosome that result…
AT that can help with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, plan ahead: