Assistive Technology for Limb Difference
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Limb Difference, 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 Limb Difference 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 Limb Difference and assistive technology
Limb difference refers to the congenital or acquired absence, partial absence, or significant structural difference of one or more limbs. Congenital limb differences arise during foetal development — causes include limb…
AT that can help with Limb Difference
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Limb Difference 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 Limb Difference, plan ahead: