Assistive Technology for Spina Bifida
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Spina Bifida, 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 Spina Bifida 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 Spina Bifida and assistive technology
Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect (NTD) where the spine and spinal cord do not form completely during the first four weeks of pregnancy. The condition results in a gap or split in the vertebral column and,…
AT that can help with Spina Bifida
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Spina Bifida 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 Spina Bifida, plan ahead: