NDIS Assistive Technology and Home Modifications

Course Overview

Supporting participants to get funding for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications can be complicated. But it shouldn’t be. Here’s how.

Why take this course?

Assistive Technology and Home Modifications are designed to improve the daily lives of those living with a disability. So, accessing such essential technology and modifications should be pretty straightforward, right?

Well, wrong. The NDIS information and resources on Assistive Technology and Home Mods are overwhelming at best – downright confusing at worst. A total maze to find out what can and can’t be funded.

This 1 hour course will demystify Assistive Technology (AT) and Home Modifications so Support Coordinators and Allied Health Professionals can get the facts, bust common myths, and better support participants to access the funding they need.

What you’ll gain

Across 60 minutes, you’ll get an understanding of what can be funded, how to obtain the funding, and who’s involved in the process.

• How to purchase Assistive Technology – explaining cost versus risk

• Requesting Home Modifications – how to go about it and answers to some FAQs

• A breakdown of specialised areas including vehicle modifications, assistance animals, and hearing aids

• Direct access to all the various forms and guidelines you need

Who’s it for?

• Support coordinators of all backgrounds

• Allied Health Professionals that support participants in getting Assistive Technology equipment, vehicle modifications, home modifications, hearing supports, and assistance animals

• Anyone wanting to understand what AT and home modifications are available to them or those they support under the NDIS

What’s included?

• 60 minute eLearning

• Links to relevant resources, templates and references