Assistive Technology for Huntington's Disease
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Huntington's Disease, 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 Huntington's Disease 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 Huntington's Disease and assistive technology
Huntington's Disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative condition caused by an expanded CAG repeat in the HTT gene on chromosome 4. Each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the…
AT that can help with Huntington's Disease
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Huntington's Disease 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 Huntington's Disease, plan ahead: