NDIS SPECIAL NEEDS BALANCE BIKES
NDIS BIKES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
For several years now, parents of children with special needs and NDIS support have been approaching Kidvelo and letting us know how life-changing our range of balance bikes has been for their children. Kidvelo’s range of lightweight balance bikes is providing a means for inclusive social interaction and play. Suddenly, a child that had previously been sitting on the porch while the other children in the neighborhood rode their bikes is now riding right alongside their peers, grinning ear to ear.
More than Just a Bike!
Our range of Lightweight special needs balance bikes is also proving to be FUN tools for Physio Therapists and teachers alike! What used to be boring exercise has turned into a game of riding a bike. Several Physio Therapists have told us they are skipping the special needs equipment and are using Kidvelo bikes as a reward. Children aren’t even aware they are still performing an important range of motion, flexibility, strengthening, endurance, balance, and many other body mechanic skills by simply riding a balance bike!
It's Never Too Late To Start To Learn How To Ride a Bike
It's Never Too Late To Start To Learn How To Ride a Bike
We Believe Everybody Deserves The Chance To Ride A Bike For The First Time
NDIS Funding For Special Needs Bikes
Kidvelo Bikes is committed to making sure children & adults of all skill levels and physical abilities can experience the excitement and joy of riding a bike. We have been providing Australians with high-quality, affordable kid’s balance bicycles for over a decade. Additionally, Kidvelo Bikes offers an impressive selection of options for people in need of disability or mobility aid through NDIS.
Our popular lightweight balance bikes are high-quality bikes and are specifically designed to meet the needs of those living with a physical or mental disability, helping them to travel and engage in everyday activities as well as connecting them with their friends and family or simply being part of the community!
What Is The NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is funded by the government to provide support for those living with disabilities. This includes people of all ages who have an intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial disability. In order to access these services, individuals are required to register and be approved for the NDIS plan in their state or territory. Other assistive technologies must also be part of the plan for individuals to be able to purchase bicycles disabilities approved under the NDIS.
Requesting Funding For ‘Assistive Technology’
1) Make a list of your current equipment and assistive technology
2) Get quotes for the bicycles or tricycles you are looking to receive through the NDIS scheme
3) Find out how much it would cost to maintain and service the bike
4) Write down why assistive technology will benefit you and help with day-to-day activities.
5) Ask your Occupational Therapist to fill out an Assistive Technology Assessment Form to be submitted with your request for support and quotes.
6) Share the above documents with your NDIS planner to ensure the Assistive Technology requested is within the budget of your plan
7) Your states TAD or Solve will provide you with a quote and supporting letter when requesting funding for a Kidvelo Balance Bike.
The Process Of Purchasing a New NDIS Bike Through Kidvelo Bikes Australia
1) To make the claim process easier you can now place an order online by using Request an INVOICE at CHECKOUT payment option at www.kidvelobikes.com and we will provide you with a tax invoice within 24 hours.
2) This invoice can be forwarded to your Plan Manager or Occupational Therapist for payment to be arranged. As soon as payment is confirmed your bike will be dispatched.
3) Simply provide your child’s name and NDIS participant no. in the Customer notes of your online order.
Frequently Used Terms
Assistive Technology: any device that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. This could be a special chair, a computer program, a Kidvelo bike, a wheelchair; basically, equipment that assists you to achieve your goals.
TAD: the federation of disability service providers across Australia.
Occupational Therapist: a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation.
NDIS Provider: a service or business who can provide support, services or equipment to help a participant achieve their goals.
Local Area Coordinator: a person who can help you create and implement your plan for NDIS funding.
Plan Manager: an NDIS employee who will help manage funding in your NDIS plan.
Cycling with a Disability?
Check Out our Safe and Easy Learn-to-Ride Special Needs Bikes for Kids and Adults of All Ages and Abilities.
ROOKIE 12 BALANCE BIKE
Our lightweight balance bikes are the best training tool to teach toddlers to ride a bike without having to use training wheels.
- Wheel Size: 12inch Alloy
- Age Range: 18months - 4.5 years
- Seat Height: 30cm - 48cm inseam
- Ability Level: Learning to Balance
- Bike Weight: 2.93kgs
- 4 Amazing Colours: Neon Red, Blue, Green, Pink
ROOKIE 14 BALANCE TO PEDAL BIKE
This revolutionary balance bike converts to a child's first pedal bike with an attachable pedal kit once your child learns to balance.
- Wheel Size: 14inch Alloy
- Age Range: 3 - 6 years
- Seat Height: 40cm - 58cm inseam
- Ability Level: Learning to Ride!
- Bike Weight: 6.6kgs
- 4 Amazing Colours: Neon Red, Blue, Green, Pink
ROOKIE 18 BALANCE TO PEDAL BIKE
This revolutionary larger balance bike converts to a child's first pedal bike with an add-on pedal kit once your child masters balance.
- Wheel Size: 18inch Alloy
- Age Range: 5 - 8 years
- Seat Height: 48cm - 68cm inseam
- Ability Level: Learning to Ride!
- Bike Weight: 7.6kgs
- 4 Amazing Colours: Neon Red, Blue, Green, Pink
ROOKIE 24 BALANCE TO PEDAL BIKE
The Rookie 24 Balance Bike with add-on pedals is exactly what they need. Let them learn how to balance properly with this fun balance bike!
- Wheel Size: 24inch Alloy
- Age Range: 9 years and up
- Seat Height: 68cm - 86cm inseam
- Ability Level: Learning to Pedal
- Bike Weight: 8.7kgs
- Colours: Ultra-Cool Gun Metal Gray Colour
