Assistive Technology for Muscular Dystrophy
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Muscular Dystrophy, 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 Muscular Dystrophy 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 Muscular Dystrophy and assistive technology
Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of more than 30 inherited neuromuscular disorders characterised by progressive muscle weakness and wasting caused by genetic mutations affecting the proteins essential for muscle…
AT that can help with Muscular Dystrophy
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Muscular Dystrophy 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 Muscular Dystrophy, plan ahead: