The Guide represents iLA’s first steps on a lifelong journey to help decolonise the Assistive Technology space, and to genuinely centre First Nations perspectives in information about assistive products. Through the Guide, iLA aims to create a shared vision for a culturally safe LiveUp, so that the initiative can better educate and engage older First Nations people…
NDIS Assistive Technology Strategy
Outlines how the NDIS supports access to AT, including funding, provision, and user choice.
Details
Publisher Name:
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Publisher Website:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/
Publication Year:
2022
Languages:
English
Resource in another language:
Country or Region:
Australia
Categories:
Policy
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