Assistive Technology for Usher Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Usher Syndrome, 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 Usher Syndrome 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 Usher Syndrome and assistive technology
Usher syndrome is the most common cause of combined deafblindness in the world, accounting for approximately 50% of all deafblind individuals. It is an autosomal recessive genetic condition characterised by sensorineural…
AT that can help with Usher Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Usher Syndrome 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 Usher Syndrome, plan ahead: