Share on Twitter NDIS Minister Stuart Robert says there are no plans to halt controversial changes to the disability support scheme that peak groups warn will see participants viewed as a number, not individuals. An alliance of 20 disability representatives, providers and advocates on Thursday urged federal politicians to stop independent assessments, saying the reforms undermine the integrity of the NDIS. The flagged changes would see independent assessments occur for new participants and plan reviews, to determine what type of support people need. The free assessments are done by healthcare professionals who do not know a participant, rather than their doctor of choice.