Day Programs & Community Participation for Angelman Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Angelman Syndrome, and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Angelman Syndrome, day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Angelman Syndrome
Angelman Syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder caused by loss of function of the UBE3A gene on chromosome 15, typically through deletion or mutation of the maternal copy. It affects approximately 1 in 12,000–20,000…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Angelman Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Angelman Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Angelman Syndrome
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.