Assistive Technology for Spinocerebellar Ataxia
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Spinocerebellar Ataxia, 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia and assistive technology
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is the name for a large group of more than 40 inherited conditions that cause progressive degeneration of the cerebellum — the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination — and…
AT that can help with Spinocerebellar Ataxia
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Spinocerebellar Ataxia 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia, plan ahead: