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Guided Reading Strips for Dyslexia | NDIS Visual Tracking Aid

Guided Reading Strips for Dyslexia | NDIS Visual Tracking Aid

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NDIS Goals & Independence

  • Improves Reading Fluency: coloured overlays reduce harsh contrast to help users with Dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome focus on text.
  • Visual Tracking Aid: Isolates sentences or paragraphs to prevent skipping lines, supporting users with ADHD and tracking issues.
  • Three Size Options: Available in Standard (8pk), Large (8pk), or a 16-piece Combo Pack for versatile support.
  • NDIS Assistive Technology: A low-cost tool for literacy and capacity building, ideal for school, work, or therapy.
  • Find Your Colour: Each set includes multiple colours, allowing users to test and select the tint that best reduces their visual stress.
NDIS Claims Ready Code: 03_220300911_0113_1_1
What does "Claims Ready" mean?
Support Item: Low Cost AT - Vision Related AT
Category: ["Category 03: Consumables"]

Our products are curated to support a range of disability-related needs and to assist participants to pursue their individual NDIS goals, in line with the principles of choice and control.

The term “NDIS Claims Ready” refers to our documentation and invoicing process, which is designed to support participants, nominees, support coordinators and plan managers when submitting a claim.

Important: It does not guarantee funding. Whether an item is funded depends on the participant’s disability-related needs, their approved plan and goals, and whether the item is considered reasonable and necessary by the NDIA or the participant’s Plan Manager.

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Supports That Work Together

Guided Reading Strips provide a simple, movable visual reference for following printed text. Position a tinted strip across a page and move it along as you read, keeping attention on the selected line or section.

The range includes narrow sentence strips and wider overlays. Different colours and formats allow the reader to trial the presentation they find comfortable; individual preferences and results vary.

Key Features

  • Movable Reading Guide: Place a tinted strip over a line or section of printed text and move it as you read.
  • Choice of Formats: Choose narrow Small guides or wider Large overlays for different page layouts.
  • Assorted Tints: A selection of tinted colours lets the reader trial different visual presentations.
  • Reusable and Portable: Lightweight strips can be moved between books, worksheets and printed documents.
  • Three Pack Options: Small 8-pack, Large 8-pack or Combo pack containing eight of each size.

Product Specifications

  • Small pack: 8 narrow tinted reading strips
  • Small strip dimensions: Approximately 19 × 3.2 cm (listed)
  • Large pack: 8 wider tinted reading overlays
  • Large overlay dimensions: Approximately 19 × 7 cm (listed)
  • Combo pack: 16 pieces: 8 Small and 8 Large
  • Appearance: Assorted tinted colours
  • Format: Reusable, flexible reading guides

Choosing and Using This Product

These strips are intended to provide a visual guide, not to diagnose or treat dyslexia or any visual condition. Choose the window size and colour according to the reader’s preference and printed material.

NDIS Purchasing Information

LowCostAT provides product information, itemised quotes and invoices to support purchasing enquiries. Suitability and any NDIS funding or claim approval depend on the individual participant, their plan and applicable rules; listing this product does not guarantee funding.

NDIS CLAIMS READY

Funding & Eligibility

This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.

  • Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Vision Related AT
  • Support Item Number: 03_220300911_0113_1_1
  • Budget Category: Core - Consumables

How to Order:

  • Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
  • Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
  • NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).

*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.

These Guided Reading Strips are a practical literacy aid designed to assist NDIS participants in achieving goals related to learning, education, and independent reading. They are classified as Low Cost Assistive Technology - a simple tool that modifies visual input to support reading mechanics.

How This Item Can Support NDIS Goals

These reading aids directly support NDIS goals related to capacity building and literacy by:

Reducing Visual Stress & Fatigue: For participants with Irlen Syndrome or visual processing disorders, high-contrast text can cause distortion and headaches. These tinted overlays mitigate glare, allowing for longer, more comfortable reading sessions supporting educational goals.

Enhancing Visual Tracking: For participants with Dyslexia or ADHD, losing place on a page is a frequent barrier. The guided window isolates text, reducing visual noise and helping the user maintain their place, fostering independence in reading and learning.

Meeting 'Reasonable & Necessary' Criteria

These strips align with the NDIS 'Reasonable and Necessary' criteria by being a highly cost-effective support that directly addresses functional limitations in visual processing and literacy.

It represents excellent value for money (especially the Combo Pack) by providing a durable, reusable solution for visual stress. As a piece of low cost assistive technology, it is a practical investment in a participant's capacity to engage with written materials.

Some products are shipped through authorised logistics partners, including Amazon. Your purchase is always with LowCost AT, and we remain your responsible Australian supplier and NDIS registered provider.

Small pack: 8 narrow tinted reading strips

Small strip dimensions: Approximately 19 × 3.2 cm (listed)

Large pack: 8 wider tinted reading overlays

Large overlay dimensions: Approximately 19 × 7 cm (listed)

Combo pack: 16 pieces: 8 Small and 8 Large

Appearance: Assorted tinted colours

Format: Reusable, flexible reading guides

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