Assistive Technology for Marfan Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Marfan Syndrome, 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 Marfan Syndrome 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 Marfan Syndrome and assistive technology
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the body's connective tissue — the material that supports and holds together the body's structures. It's caused by a change in the FBN1 gene, which affects a protein called…
AT that can help with Marfan Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Marfan Syndrome 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 Marfan Syndrome, plan ahead: