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Assistive Technology Assistive Technology (AT) is any device or system that allows individuals to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do or increases the ease and safety with which tasks can be performed (World Health Organization).
Examples include wheelchairs, communication devices and modified cutlery.
This page provides information on how to complete a request for TAB advice related to assistive technology. What NDIS AT resources are available?
In addition to the NDIS Act, Rules the following resources are available.
• AT Operational Guideline • Assistive Technology Practice Guidance • Assistive Technology Standard Operating Procedure • Resources on the Assistive Technology page of the NDIS website • Assistive Technology (AT) and Home Modifications (HM) page
How can the TAB assist?
TAB has Advisors who provide technical advice to NDIA staff in the area of AT.
Before requesting advice from TAB:
• Check all available resources and speak to your Team Leader, Senior LAC or Senior EC Coordinator to form an opinion. • Check the TAB Digest for examples of Technical Advice to assist decision making. • Review the TAB AT Checklist to ensure you have all the necessary information available for TAB to provide advice and to assist a timely outcome for participants.
Mandatory Advice from TAB
For some AT supports it is mandatory to obtain TAB advice before a delegate decision is made. AT supports that require mandatory TAB advice are listed in the table below. Non Mandatory Advice from TAB
Requests for AT supports that are not mandatory advice requests must be submitted by a Team Leader, Senior Planner, Senior LAC or Senior EC Coordinator ONLY.
Please refer to the Requesting Advice Page for further information.
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