Assistive Technology for Multiple Sclerosis
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Multiple Sclerosis, 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 Multiple Sclerosis 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 Multiple Sclerosis and assistive technology
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibres in the central nervous system, causing demyelination and nerve damage. MS is the most…
AT that can help with Multiple Sclerosis
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Multiple Sclerosis 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 Multiple Sclerosis, plan ahead: