How to Prepare for Your Initial NDIS Meeting
Don’t hesitate to ask for something that suits your needs better. If a planner is organizing a phone meeting, but you prefer to have a face-to-face meeting, speak up. Let them know what is best for you.
Don’t hesitate to ask for something that suits your needs better. If a planner is organizing a phone meeting, but you prefer to have a face-to-face meeting, speak up. Let them know what is best for you.
While an intellectual disability presents unique challenges, it’s possible to manage these challenges with the right support. Keep in mind that a person with such a disability can live independently, live a productive life, and be an employed, productive member of society.
If you’re 7 or older, the first thing we decide is whether you meet the disability requirements. In case you don’t, we’ll decide whether you meet the requirements for early intervention.
Simply put, a value proposition is a statement that outlines what a provider does, who they do it for, and how they do it. A provider should have a unique selling point that differentiates them from their competitors. This differentiation will help you determine what an NDIS provider can do for you.
Be prepared, especially when the NDIS contacts you to schedule a date for your NDIS planning meeting. If you feel unprepared, ask for a later date when you think you’ll be ready.
Since communication is a two-way street, you should always remain patient and give the person the time to express their desires, dreams, needs, and emotions.
The disability pension was designed to offer financial help to people aged between 16 and 65 who aren’t able to work due to a permanent psychiatric, intellectual, or physical condition.
To help children with developmental disabilities or delay (0 to 6 years of age), the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)has come up with the early childhood approach. This approach accepts that kids have special needs, requiring support different from what adults receive.
Participating in community-based activities enhances well-being as you’re able to feel connected to people. This, in turn, affects various aspects of life, including satisfaction, health, employment, and education.
Almost everyone faces difficulties and hardships at one time or another. However, for people with disabilities, barriers aren’t just frequent but have a greater impact. According to WHO (the World Health Organization), barriers are more than just physical obstacles; they are: