Assistive Technology for Hydrocephalus
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Hydrocephalus, 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus and assistive technology
Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition characterised by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricular system of the brain, causing raised intracranial pressure that, without treatment,…
AT that can help with Hydrocephalus
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus, plan ahead: