NDIS needs reform but flawed assessment model requires more work

Michael* hasn’t showered or changed his clothes in three weeks, but when the National Disability Insurance Scheme independent assessor asked him how much difficulty he had washing his body, getting dressed and eating, he replied: “None.“

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Topics:
Ableism and disability models, Case study, NDIS, Policy reform

Author:
Muriel Cummins

Source:
SMH

Date published:
Mon 22nd Feb, 2021