The ACT is set to become the first place in Australia to accept all eligible people into the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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The Territory is set to reach the milestone by the end of September.
The ACT government claims the territory is out performing other trial sites, according to a progress report on the scheme's implementation released on Tuesday.
Minister for Disability Chris Bourke said the ACT's NDIS trial was progressing well and was on track to ensuring all eligible participants had appropriate access to NDIS supports.
He said the transition to the NDIS had been a major change for community organisations and people across Canberra.
"We will continue to collaborate across the sector to provide a range of supports to people living with a disability," Dr Bourke said in a statement.
"This includes support to engage with education and training, participate in recreation, sporting and social events, and to live independently.
"The NDIS also delivers significant economic benefits and practical outcomes to the ACT. It means more jobs for people with disability, more jobs for carers and more work in the disability sector."
