Assistive Technology for Dyslexia
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Dyslexia, 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 Dyslexia 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 Dyslexia and assistive technology
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects reading accuracy and fluency, spelling and written expression. It is neurological in origin, resulting from differences in how the brain processes…
AT that can help with Dyslexia
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Dyslexia 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 Dyslexia, plan ahead: