AT and your child: Your questions answered.
Do you have assistive technology questions? Ask a plan manager! Assistive technology is such a broad term that can include everything from adaptive cutlery to motorised wheelchairs and even home modifications. With different types, values and risk levels, it can be hard to get your head around AT. Luckily, experienced Leap in! plan manager Tabitha can answer some of the most-frequently asked questions about AT, so that our children and young adults can benefit from the wide-ranging technology available. Can you please explain how the new $15,000 limit for AT works? Recent changes to the NDIS make it easier to purchase Assistive Technology (AT) with your NDIS funds, providing you meet the requirements. The upper limit for automatic approval of Assistive Technology purchases has increased from $5,000 to $15,000. Providing you have the relevant evidence, and the funding in your Plan budget, the NDIS will automatically approve funding for AT items up to $15,000. No quote is required. However, you will need to obtain a letter or report from an AT advisor outlining the item, how it will assist and why it is the best value for money. My child is using some apps as part of their therapy sessions.
