Assistive Technology for Inflammatory Arthritis
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Inflammatory Arthritis, 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 Inflammatory Arthritis 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 Inflammatory Arthritis and assistive technology
Inflammatory arthritis (IA) encompasses a group of autoimmune and immune-mediated joint diseases characterised by synovial inflammation causing joint pain, swelling, stiffness and progressive joint damage. The major…
AT that can help with Inflammatory Arthritis
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Inflammatory Arthritis 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 Inflammatory Arthritis, plan ahead: