We’d like to provide some clarity about claiming AI META Ray-Ban Smart Glasses under an NDIS plan. This support is not automatically covered and may only be considered in very specific circumstances under the NDIS guidelines.
The following information is to provide you with examples of what the NDIS may fund. It’s important to note that this is only a guide to assist you make an informed decision. Only your My NDIS Contact, an NDIS Delegate, or the explicit written information in a current NDIS plan serves as the source of truth. The NDIS considers requests based on whether the support is related to your disability and whether it meets the NDIS Reasonable and Necessary Guidelines.
NDIS Approval Required
The NDIS currently does not identify this support as a funded support. These supports may be funded but require explicit approval when there is not a critical need for this support.
What's next?
In certain situations, the NDIS may fund AI META Ray-Ban Glasses as a Replacement Support which means you can replace an exisiting support or supports in your plan. If you require this support for a specific need because of your disability, you can apply for it as a Replacement Support directly to the NDIS.
It is recommend the participant’s Allied Health Provider (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist) should provide a written report supporting the need for this specific technology.
🔗 Read: NDIS Reasonable and Necessary Supports
What is Not Funded: Excluded Support Examples
The NDIS generally does not fund mainstream or lifestyle devices unless they meet strict criteria related to disability.
The following examples are typically not funded:
❌ AI META Ray-Ban glasses purchased for social, fashion, or entertainment purposes.
❌ Glasses used for photography, social media, music, or leisure.
❌ Devices that are considered non-disability specific or readily available to the general public without disability adaptation.
These types of uses fall outside of what the NDIS considers reasonable and necessary.