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New government analysis reveals potential hardships for NDIS participants, particularly those with Down syndrome, visual impairments, and psychosocial disabilities, due to proposed budget cuts. The plan aims to reduce costs by 50% by 2027, but the analysis shows that cuts to social, civic, and community participation budgets will disproportionately affect certain groups. These budgets are crucial for reducing isolation and building independence, and some people with disabilities rely heavily on them. The government argues that most participants dont use their full social activity budgets, but advocates call the cuts heartless, as people need these supports to work, study, and live. The analysis also considered more drastic options, but ultimately rejected them due to potential risks. The proposed changes aim to save billions and slow the NDISs growth rate, but the impact wont be felt equally, with some of the most vulnerable participants facing significant funding gaps.

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