Tip #37 Disability Specific Needs

Living with a disability means your needs are as unique as you are. The NDIS recognises this, but sometimes explaining your specific needs can be challenging.

When preparing for your NDIS plan or review, remember that your disability affects you in ways others might not immediately understand. This is why collecting evidence is crucial. Using the Calendary tool to document your daily challenges creates a clear picture of your support requirements.

Goals are a major part of NDIS plans, but they need to reflect your reality. You might be:

• Achieving some goals brilliantly
• Working steadily toward others
• Finding some goals currently out of reach
• Facing goals that simply aren't realistic for your specific disability

There's no shame in acknowledging when a goal doesn't match your needs. In fact, it's important to speak up when expectations don't align with what is actually going on in your life.

Your NDIS journey should support your actual needs, not force you into a one-size-fits-all approach. By clearly communicating your disability specific needs, backed by evidence from tools like the Calendary, you can work toward a plan that truly supports your unique situation and well-being.