Assistive Technology for Intellectual Disability

The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Intellectual Disability, 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 Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability and assistive technology

Intellectual disability (ID) is characterised by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour — skills such as communication, self-care, social interaction, community participation and…

AT that can help with Intellectual Disability

The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability, plan ahead:

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