身患多重残疾的青少年与国家残疾事务局争夺必要的资金,以治疗他的残疾状况。 Teen with multiple disabilities fights NDIA for funding essential for his dystonia condition.

来自纽卡斯尔的 19 岁少年特拉维斯·舒史密斯 （Travis Shoesmith） 患有多种残疾，包括自闭症、多动症、焦虑症和肌张力障碍，他与国家残疾保险局 （NDIA） 就关键资金展开了长达一年的争论。 Travis Shoesmith, a 19-year-old from Newcastle with multiple disabilities including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and dystonia, is in a year-long dispute with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) over critical funding. 尽管有专家提供的证据,但国家残疾诊断局只资助他最初的智力残疾诊断,扣留基本设备和治疗的资金。 Despite evidence from specialists, the NDIA has only funded his original intellectual disability diagnosis, withholding funds for essential equipment and therapy. 他的家人正在等待对他的残疾诊断的承认,以获得额外的支持。 His family awaits recognition of his dystonia diagnosis for additional support.