person to achieve one or more of the following: Standing frames that are required to manage acute maintain their functional posture during their episodes are considered to be growing years a therapy intervention and funding is not available maintain a standing transfer through Ministry funding. increase their potential to walk, where this is part of a long term plan and not limited to a period of specific rehabilitation. Where it is evident that a child would benefit from equipment to support them to maintain a good functional position, but a standing frame would not meet their needs, provision of another positioning system can be considered under 11.5.9 Lying. Funding for one standing frame only can be considered. Low cost equipment items (eg, standard walking sticks and crutches) cannot be provided by the Ministry unless the person meets the exception criteria (see section 6.3 for more information on low cost equipment). Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management Assessment Assessment of the person’s wheeled mobility and/or postural For further information about management needs and any subsequent consideration of the EMS Assessor Accreditation Framework, go equipment must be undertaken by skilled personnel who to: have the appropriate level of accreditation. Wheeled Mobility Access Criteria- Wheeled Mobility Equipment to support the needs of a person who has a The EMS Assessor may need to mobility impairment to mobilise as safely and independently consult with an EMS Advisor or a regional wheelchair and as possible to do one or more of the following: seating clinic when considering a power get around, remain or return to their home wheelchair with high study full-time or do vocational training specifications, eg functions such as seat elevate, work in full time employment power tilt, alternative controls. work as a volunteer be the main carer of a dependent person. An ultra-light or power Funding for a wheelchair or a wheelchair with higher wheelchair rather than a specifications can be considered to support a person who standard manual wheelchair. lives alone to get out and about in their community more safely and independently. This support can be considered for Funded supports are available the following people: through NASCs and include personal care, respite care, a dependent child, or carer support and household a person who lives alone, and management. the provision of a wheelchair or the additional features or
person to achieve one or more of the following: maintain their functional posture during their growing years maintain a standing transfer increase their potential to walk, where this is part of a long term plan and not limited to a period of specific rehabilitation. Where it is evident that a child would benefit from equipment to support them to maintain a good functional position, but a standing frame would not meet their needs, provision of another positioning system can be considered under 11.5.9 Lying. Funding for one standing frame only can be considered. Low cost equipment items (eg, standard walking sticks and crutches) cannot be provided by the Ministry unless the person meets the exception criteria (see section 6.3 for more information on low cost equipment). Standing frames that are required to manage acute episodes are considered to be a therapy intervention and funding is not available through Ministry funding. Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management Assessment Assessment of the person’s wheeled mobility and/or postural management needs and any subsequent consideration of equipment must be undertaken by skilled personnel who have the appropriate level of accreditation. Wheeled Mobility Access Criteria- Wheeled Mobility Equipment to support the needs of a person who has a mobility impairment to mobilise as safely and independently as possible to do one or more of the following: get around, remain or return to their home study full-time or do vocational training work in full time employment work as a volunteer be the main carer of a dependent person. Funding for a wheelchair or a wheelchair with higher specifications can be considered to support a person who lives alone to get out and about in their community more safely and independently. This support can be considered for the following people: a dependent child, or a person who lives alone, and the provision of a wheelchair or the additional features or For further information about the EMS Assessor Accreditation Framework, go to: The EMS Assessor may need to consult with an EMS Advisor or a regional wheelchair and seating clinic when considering a power wheelchair with high specifications, eg functions such as seat elevate, power tilt, alternative controls. An ultra-light or power wheelchair rather than a standard manual wheelchair. Funded supports are available through NASCs and include personal care, respite care, carer support and household management.
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