Home automation and when the NDIS may fund it.
Home automation is one way technology can help make everyday life at home easier, safer and more manageable. It can include supports that help you do things like turn on lights, open doors, adjust blinds or use appliances more independently. If you have an NDIS Plan, you may be wondering whether home automation can be funded. In some cases, the NDIS may cover these supports when they help you with daily tasks at home and relate to your disability support needs. What is home automation? Home automation uses technology to control parts of your home, such as lighting, temperature and appliances. Under the NDIS, home automation is generally considered a type of home modification. It includes supports that help you use different areas of your home more independently. Using voice control, mobile apps, sensors or timers, home automation may help you manage: Doors Lights Windows Blinds Airconditioning Appliances. If approved, home automation is funded through the Capital supports part of your NDIS Plan. This means it must be written into your plan before you can access the supports. When may the NDIS fund home automation? The NDIS can fund home automation if support is: Directly related to your disability. It
