Assistive Technology for Epidermolysis Bullosa
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Epidermolysis Bullosa, 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 Epidermolysis Bullosa 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 Epidermolysis Bullosa and assistive technology
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare group of inherited connective tissue disorders characterised by extreme fragility of the skin and mucous membranes, resulting in blistering, wound formation and scarring in response…
AT that can help with Epidermolysis Bullosa
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Epidermolysis Bullosa 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 Epidermolysis Bullosa, plan ahead: