Assistive Technology for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Osteogenesis Imperfecta, 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 Osteogenesis Imperfecta 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 Osteogenesis Imperfecta and assistive technology
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), often called brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic conditions in which bones break easily, often from little or no obvious trauma. It is caused by problems making type I collagen, the…
AT that can help with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Osteogenesis Imperfecta 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 Osteogenesis Imperfecta, plan ahead: