Assistive technology: what exactly is that, do I need it and how do I get it?

--Sam Paior - featured in Source Kids Magazine (this article is targeted towards families with children on the NDIS, but also useful for adults) Put simply, assistive technology is the physical ‘stuff’ you need because of your disability. The “big ticket” assistive technology items are things like electric wheelchairs, cochlear implants, electric beds, hoists and eye gaze systems, and all of these often more specialised and customised items can only be purchased with NDIS funds, and only if you have a therapist…