But replacing her worn-out cushion was far from a simple process. “I was accepted onto the scheme for my cerebral palsy. The NDIA knows I have cerebral palsy. They know I use an electric wheelchair,” Ms Lamb said. It started with a two-hour assessment by an occupational therapist who then had to complete an 18 page report which took her 6 hours and cost Lamb over $1,000 before her replacement cushion was approved.
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- Topics:
- Adaptive aids, NDIS
- Author:
- Nas Campanella, Evan Young and Mary Lloyd
- Source:
- ABC
- Date published:
- Fri 5th May, 2023