Day Programs & Community Participation for Usher Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Usher 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 Usher 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 Usher Syndrome
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…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Usher Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Usher Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Usher 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.