Assistive Technology for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, 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 Ehlers-Danlos 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and assistive technology
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders characterised by varying degrees of joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. Connective tissue —…
AT that can help with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Ehlers-Danlos 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, plan ahead: