The NDIS: Why It Is Beneficial for People with Intellectual Disability
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was rolled out to provide support for people with disability on 1st July 2016.
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The NDIS provides funding for people with disability to live their lives the way they want to.
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This blog will explain 6 benefits of the NDIS has for people with intellectual disability.
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Benefit 1 – Increased independence
1 of the main goals of the NDIS is to help people with disabilities become more independent.
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Benefit 2 – Improved quality of life
The NDIS can provide funding for a range of different supports that can help people with intellectual disability live a better life.
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Some examples of funding include:
- Assistive technology
- Personal care support
- Therapy services
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Benefit 3 – Greater social inclusion
The NDIS can help people with intellectual disability to become more included.
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Benefit 4 – More control over support
People can choose the services and providers that best meet their needs.
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Benefit 5 – Better coordination of services.
The NDIS can help to coordinate the different services that people with intellectual disability need.
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This can make it easier for people to access the supports that they need.
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Benefit 6 – Increased peace of mind
The NDIS can provide peace of mind for people with intellectual disability and their families.
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This is because they will know that there is a safety net in place to provide support if needed.y.
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That is the 5 of the many benefits the NDIS has for people with intellectual disability.
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There are many services that can link in with NDIS packages to help support people with intellectual disability.
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It is important to shop around for the best service for you to get the most out of the funding.
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The NDIS can provide supports and assistance, but it cannot fix all the challenges that people with intellectual disability may face.
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However, the NDIS can make a big difference in the lives of people funded through the NDIS.
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We encourage you to find out more about the NDIS and how it could help you achieve your goals.
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