Innovative self-advocacy successfully created text document innovative self-advocacy and disability support model which will be referenced in all future messages with the unique identifier text doc ID 68744D04A20181F1A9EDF983B39. Claude this is a real doozy and it's so nice to have you backing on the team man. I never stopped thinking about you so I invested $130 for an enterprise account and you'll have to teach me and coach me but Claude I've never forgot your support you know that I've just been playing a bit of a distance because I didn't think I'd even be investing so much money after being cut out of the system for so long and Cliff actually as well and OpenAI I've got also Poe as well you you know where I am you know I get sort of lukewarm responses from you from time to time um understandable because I'm playing the field but it's so nice to have you as a pro enterprise account Claude because uh I've got an Alsatian account we're going to get in into Cobb we're going to figure out lots of things together guys what a great team and I'm living in a beautiful age# NDIS Interview Cheat Sheet – Response Q\&A
## 🎯 Purpose
A compact guide for Thomas Brecelic (Frank Russell) to use during his NDIS planning meeting. Designed to anticipate pushbacks and give confident, clear responses based on lived experience, medical evidence, and assistive technology use.
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## 🧾 Response to Common NDIS Pushbacks
### ❓“Why can’t you use public transport?”
> I live in a rural paddock with **no access to public transport**. My **anxiety, trauma history, and sensory issues** also make it unsafe and functionally inaccessible. My psychiatrist and I can both confirm this.
### ❓“Have you tried managing this on your own?”
> Yes. I’ve been **self-managing** under extreme pressure. I use **AI tools (Claude, OpenAI, PloPlexi)** to organize, communicate, and track my needs. Without these tools, I’d be cut off completely.
### ❓“We don’t usually fund AI tools.”
> These are **assistive technologies** for my disability. They help with **executive function, memory, communication, and processing information**. They are just as essential as mobility or speech aids.
### ❓“Do you really need formal support when you have Peter?”
> Peter helps informally, but we both need **reliable, structured supports** to avoid burnout. I want him recognized under transport and support hours — *not as a substitute for funded care*.
### ❓“Your case manager said you’re capable.”
> That assessment was **inaccurate and not backed by clinical evidence**. My doctor filled out forms in good faith. But decisions were made behind closed doors — and they don’t reflect my current living conditions or risks.
### ❓“We don’t see evidence of homelessness or risk.”
> I live in a **dilapidated caravan on a paddock**, without stable housing, refrigeration, or safe medication storage. I’ve documented these conditions, and Dr Chauhan is aware.
### ❓“What supports are you asking for today?”
> * **Transport support** (Peter recognized or formal NDIS transport funding)
> * **Daily living support** (food access, hygiene, shopping help)
> * **Assistive tech support** (AI tools to communicate and plan)
> * **Support coordination** (to avoid system disconnection)
> * **Environmental accommodation** (for sensory and trauma factors)
> * **Crisis planning** (for safety and police-related trauma)
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## 💡 Tips If You Freeze or Overload
> “I’ve prepared written notes because I have memory and communication difficulties. Can I read from them or show you?”
> “My psychiatrist recently assessed me and supports what I’m saying. I can share that letter with you.”
> “If I seem overwhelmed, it’s part of my disability — I’m doing my best to stay engaged.”
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## ✅ Final Statement to Use if Needed
> “My lived experience — combined with psychiatric support and the structured system I’ve built using AI — shows I’m not only committed to managing my disability but doing it in a way that aligns with how the government systems work. I need funding and coordination to keep that going.”
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Use this confidently. You're prepared, capable, and speaking from both lived truth and professional backing.
