PACE: 05: Assistive Technology
MyPlace: 05: Assistive Technology
220627271
0122: Hearing Equipment
1: Daily Living
2: Capital
Where a support item does not have a price limit then the provider and participant should agree on the reasonable price for the support. If necessary, they should also agree on the billing schedule for the support. In the NDIS Support Catalogue marked under empty type.
This NDIS support item, 'Hearing accessory - Music device' or 'Music Devices' (Line Item: 05_220627271_0122_1_2), is funded under the Assistive Technology (Capital) support category.
The official NDIS support catalogue description for this item is "Portable couplers that allow individuals with hearing aids to access music via audio devices.".
Key features of a Hearing accessory - Music device:
Function: This accessory is typically a specialized portable coupler, stream box, or adapter designed to create a direct, wireless, or wired connection between a personal audio device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, music player) and a participant's hearing technology (hearing aids, cochlear implants, or sound processors).
Purpose: The device's goal is to transmit the music signal directly to the hearing device, bypassing the external microphone. This process significantly improves the sound quality, clarity, and richness of music by reducing interference and optimising frequencies for the user's specific hearing profile.
Benefit: Participants gain an enriched and inclusive auditory experience, allowing them to fully engage with music, audiobooks, and other audio media for leisure and personal development. This support promotes social inclusion and mental well-being by facilitating engagement with cultural activities.
The item is listed with a Unit of Measure of 'Each' and does not have a mandatory quote requirement, meaning it is considered a non-quotable item within the Assistive Technology category.
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