05_221336811_0113_1_2
Vision - Braille device

Line Item Description

The NDIS line item 05_221336811_0113_1_2, titled Vision - Braille device, is a Capital support item, generally provided under Support Category 05: Assistive Technology (Registration Group 0113: Assistive Products for Vision).

This support item provides funding for Braille devices, such as refreshable Braille displays, which are innovative tools designed to convert digital text from computers, smartphones, or other sources into tactile Braille. This technology is essential for participants with vision impairment to access written content in the digital age.

Braille devices funded under this item are typically portable and user-friendly, allowing participants to connect to various digital devices via Bluetooth or USB.

The core benefit of this support is to enhance accessibility, communication, education, and employment for participants who are blind or visually impaired. By providing instant access to written and digital content through touch, these devices promote greater independence in daily activities, improve literacy skills, and facilitate smoother, more inclusive participation in educational settings, workplaces, and community activities.