Assistive Technology for Neurofibromatosis
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Neurofibromatosis, 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 Neurofibromatosis 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 Neurofibromatosis and assistive technology
Neurofibromatosis (NF) comprises three genetically distinct conditions — NF1 (von Recklinghausen disease, most common, affecting 1 in 3,000), NF2 (bilateral vestibular schwannomas, 1 in 25,000), and Schwannomatosis (1 in…
AT that can help with Neurofibromatosis
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Neurofibromatosis 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 Neurofibromatosis, plan ahead: