What mid-cost and high-cost assistive technology is
Mid-cost assistive technology costs between $1,500 and $15,000.
It's usually more complex than low-cost assistive technology.
You need to have it recommended by an assistive technology advisor. You may also need some help to set it up and to learn how to use it safely.
Tip: What's an assistive technology advisor?
They can be an allied health practitioner, continence nurse, rehabilitation engineer, assistive technology mentor or other qualified practitioner.
High-cost assistive technology costs more than $15,000.
They're complex items that need an assessment from an assistive technology assessor. This helps us understand if it meets the NDIS rules.
We may ask you to trial or rent it first. This is because we want to hear about your experience with the item before we can include it as an NDIS support in your plan.
Tip: What's an assistive technology assessor?
They're a suitably qualified allied health professional. They have the experience to support an assessment of the assistive technology item. For example, they can be an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech pathologist or rehabilitation engineer. This needs to be an audiologist for specialised hearing products and a qualified prosthetist for prosthetics.
What mid-cost and high-cost assistive technology is like
There are many types of mid-cost and high-cost assistive technology. What you need depends on your situation and goals. There are examples of mid-cost and high-cost assistive technology below.
Mid-cost assistive technology
- mobile hoists
- mobile shower chairs
- ankle-foot orthotics
- adjustable beds.
High-cost assistive technology
- prosthetics
- powered wheelchairs and seating
- some vehicle modifications.