Bauerfeind and Assistive TechnologyUpdated 6 months ago
In order to purchase Bauerfeind products through the NDIS, you will need to ensure that your NDIS plan includes Assistive Technology. Your NDIS planner will need to know what supports you require and how these supports are going to help in achieving your goals, and Bauerfeind’s staff are on hand to help them find the right supports for you.
Assistive Tech explained
Assistive Technology provides the support a person with a disability might use to reach their potential at home, in the community and the workplace. Assistive Technology can be any support, system or equipment that helps you move around in your home, community may be equipment or systems which help you with moving around your home or community, help you communicate with other people, and perform all your other daily tasks.
Supports are included in your NDIS plan, where it is seen as a reasonable and necessary Support that will allow you to reach your goals and meet your needs. The NDIS will not fund items if they are more appropriately funded by another funding body/agency.
Identifying Your Assistive Technology Needs
Assistive Technology can range from really high to low complex, which covers all ranges of technology that can help in reaching your goals. It may be difficult to figure out exactly what range of assistive technology is the most suitable for you. This may require seeking some help to figure out what assistive technology solution is best for you, and your plan manager, therapists, GP or other healthcare assistants are the best point of contact here.
The process to access your Assistive Technology needs in your NDIS will depend on:
- Your specific Assistive Technology needs
- How complex your Assistive Technology needs are
- How you manage your Assistive Technology budget
Source: National Disability Insurance Scheme