Day Programs & Community Participation for Retinitis Pigmentosa
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Retinitis Pigmentosa, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a heterogeneous group of inherited retinal dystrophies characterised by progressive degeneration of the photoreceptors — primarily the rod photoreceptors of the peripheral retina, followed by…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Retinitis Pigmentosa might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Retinitis Pigmentosa:
Getting it into a plan for Retinitis Pigmentosa
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.