Assistive Technology for Post-Polio Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Post-Polio Syndrome, 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 Post-Polio Syndrome 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 Post-Polio Syndrome and assistive technology
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a neurological condition that affects some people who had poliomyelitis (polio) many years earlier. After an initial recovery, they experience new and progressive muscle weakness, tiredness…
AT that can help with Post-Polio Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Post-Polio Syndrome 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 Post-Polio Syndrome, plan ahead: