Assistive Technology for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), 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 System Atrophy (MSA) 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 System Atrophy (MSA) and assistive technology
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disease that damages several systems of the brain and nervous system at once. It shares early features with Parkinson's disease — stiffness, slowness…
AT that can help with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) 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 System Atrophy (MSA), plan ahead: