Medical indicators

Examples of accepted indicators

• Severe Autism as defined by a CARS >37 or DSM V level 3Assessment.
• Autism in combination with intellectual disability.
• Moderate to severe intellectual disability as defined by a psychological assessment FSIQ <50.
• Down Syndrome.
• Significant and severe conditions that cannot be controlled by medication or other treatment or intervention.
• Uncontrolled epilepsy with frequent seizures - for example, more than weekly.
• Osteogenesis imperfecta.
• Spinal Injuries - high level assistance.
• Progressive neurological conditions where the level of impairment or dysfunction is significant and advanced.
• Cognitive issues where impairment is significant - for example, advanced dementia or severe ABI.
• Major organ failure where treatment or transplant surgery isn't possible.
• Combination of conditions in applicants who are 90+ years old.
• Legally blind, where visual acuity scores are less than 6/60 with corrected vision.
• Motor neurone disease.
• Muscular Dystrophy.
• Parkinson’s Disease with mobility problems.

Examples of indicators that are not accepted when independent of other conditions

• Conditions that fluctuate in the level of dysfunction.
• Mild (FSIQ 55 – 70) intellectual disability alone.
• Conditions that could be considered episodic where the need for attendant care is just in case, eg controlled epilepsy or cardiac arrest risk.
• Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder or Asperger’s.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
• Psychiatric conditions that are likely to respond to treatment.
• Minor orthopaedic conditions, eg osteoarthritis or joint replacements.
• Conditions that have the potential to or are likely to improve with time or treatment - for example, surgery, rehabilitation, recovery, training, or medication management.
• Conditions where the incapacity is temporary.
• Communication problems where aids or assistive technology can be used.
• People requiring assistance due to accessibility limitations of a particular venue.
• Obesity.