Assistive Technology for Friedreich's Ataxia
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Friedreich's Ataxia, 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 Friedreich's Ataxia 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 Friedreich's Ataxia and assistive technology
Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative condition that progressively damages the nervous system — particularly the spinal cord, the nerves that control the arms and legs, and the cerebellum, the…
AT that can help with Friedreich's Ataxia
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Friedreich's Ataxia 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 Friedreich's Ataxia, plan ahead: