Assistive Technology for Mitochondrial Disease
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Mitochondrial Disease, 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 Mitochondrial Disease 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 Mitochondrial Disease and assistive technology
Mitochondrial disease (mito) refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders caused by genetic mutations affecting the function of mitochondria — the organelles responsible for producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the…
AT that can help with Mitochondrial Disease
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Mitochondrial Disease 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 Mitochondrial Disease, plan ahead: