Clinical conditions that may qualify include stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease, and others.
Eligibility is subject to specific criteria. You will need an evaluation from an EMS Assessor (occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or another specialist) to confirm your individual needs.
You may be eligible if you require equipment support to assist with one or more of the following examples:
Contact the funding administrator directly with any questions about DSS funding for equipment:
If you need equipment due to an injury caused by an accident, you may be covered by ACC.
Everyone in New Zealand has 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, no-fault comprehensive injury cover through ACC.
To find out what is and isn’t covered, and what happens if you injure yourself while travelling overseas or visiting New Zealand, visit the ACC website here.
Please contact us if you need a quote for WINZ when required. Request a WINZ quote.
Other funding sources can help individuals with disabilities to fund equipment like mobility scooters, powerchairs, and wheelchairs.
Helpful funding/grant links:
