Assistive Technology for Stroke
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Stroke, 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 Stroke 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 Stroke and assistive technology
Stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted — either by a clot (ischaemic stroke, approximately 80% of cases) or by bleeding (haemorrhagic stroke, approximately 20%). Without blood supply, brain…
AT that can help with Stroke
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Stroke 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 Stroke, plan ahead: