Assistive Technology for Spinal Cord Injury
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Spinal Cord Injury, 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 Spinal Cord Injury 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 Spinal Cord Injury and assistive technology
Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when damage to the spinal cord disrupts the transmission of nerve signals between the brain and the body below the level of injury. SCI causes varying degrees of loss of motor function…
AT that can help with Spinal Cord Injury
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Spinal Cord Injury 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 Spinal Cord Injury, plan ahead: