Assistive Technology for Fibromyalgia
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Fibromyalgia, 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 Fibromyalgia 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 Fibromyalgia and assistive technology
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain syndrome characterised by: widespread pain (affecting both sides of the body above and below the waist, plus axial pain) lasting at least 3 months; fatigue…
AT that can help with Fibromyalgia
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Fibromyalgia 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 Fibromyalgia, plan ahead: