Assistive Technology for Retinitis Pigmentosa
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Retinitis Pigmentosa, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa and assistive technology
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a heterogeneous group of inherited retinal dystrophies characterised by progressive degeneration of the photoreceptors — primarily the rod photoreceptors of the peripheral retina, followed by…
AT that can help with Retinitis Pigmentosa
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa, plan ahead: