Assistive Technology for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, 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 Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia 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 Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and assistive technology
Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) — also called familial spastic paraparesis or Strümpell-Lorrain disease — is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of inherited neurodegenerative disorders characterised by…
AT that can help with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia 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 Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, plan ahead: