Assistive Technology for Long COVID
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Long COVID, 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 Long COVID 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 Long COVID and assistive technology
Long COVID describes a wide range of symptoms that continue or develop for at least three months after a COVID-19 infection and can't be explained by another cause. It can affect people who had mild or even symptom-free…
AT that can help with Long COVID
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Long COVID 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 Long COVID, plan ahead: