05_702288440_0124_1_2
Programming/Customisation Of Electronic Equipment

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item is allocated under the Capital - Assistive Technology category and covers the professional services required for the programming and customisation of electronic assistive technology.

The line item is essential for ensuring that complex electronic equipment is correctly configured and tailored to the unique needs, abilities, and environments of the participant. Effective programming is crucial for maximising the functionality and usability of the assistive technology. This item is relevant to equipment under the NDIS Registration Group 0124: Communication and Information Equipment.

Programming and customisation services covered by this line item include:

Setting up Communication Devices: Customising vocabulary, symbol sets, voice settings, and access methods (e.g., switches, eye-gaze) on high-cost speech-generating devices (SGDs) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.

Computer Access and Control: Programming alternative computer input devices, specialised software, and custom keyboard/mouse configurations to enable independent computer use.

Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Configuration: Customising environmental control systems to match the layout of a participant's home and the specific electronics they need to operate (e.g., lights, doors, appliances).

Initial Setup and Integration: The skilled labour required to install, configure, and integrate complex electronic AT with other systems or existing equipment.

Claims are made against the specific support number: 05_702288440_0124_1_2.