PACE: 05: Assistive Technology
MyPlace: 05: Assistive Technology
223907278
0124: Communication and Information Equipment
1: Daily Living
2: Capital
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NDIS Line Item: 05_223907278_0124_1_2 Vision - Portable Audible Player for Read Content
This support item is a device classified as Assistive Technology (AT), funded under Support Category 05 and the Assistive Products for Communication and Information Support (Registration Group 0124). It is allocated under the Capital Support Purpose.
Description of Support: This item covers the purchase of a Portable Audible Player for Computer. This is a specialised electronic device designed to provide aural content accessibility for participants who have difficulty reading printed or digital materials due to visual or reading disabilities.
Functionality: The device connects to a computer (or is a dedicated portable unit) and converts written material, such as digital text files, documents, or e-books, into spoken words using a synthesised voice.
Purpose: It is an essential tool for promoting independence, as it allows participants to access learning resources, daily information, and recreational reading material without reliance on a sighted reader or support worker.
Key Benefit: By turning written text into speech, it significantly enhances a participant's ability to engage in lifelong learning and participate in social and community life.
Note: According to the NDIS code guides, a quote is typically not required for this specific line item.
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