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Assistive Technology
Technology can be extremely useful allowing children and adults the opportunity to have a voice and advocate for their individual needs. Though the price of i-pads have reduced, setting up an AAC device is still costly. Here are some steps to fund an alternative augmentative communication device (AAC).
Request consultation: Request an AAC consultation and evaluation to see which device is most effective.
Gather professional letters to submit to insurance or charities outlining the area of need and medical necessity.
Contact school officials and IEP team to see about adding the Augmentative Communication Device into the IEP and Funding for the the AAC device. If a client needs a communication system, it should be funded through the school district.
Contact insurance companies to see if AAC devices can be funded through a durable medical equipment provider or another funding method.
Contact the local agencies such as CDDO to see if they have additional funds or scholarships to fund such device
Consider Contacting charities and apply for funding grants
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Lifelines, Helplines & Hotlines
Advocacy & Resources
Adaptech Research Network
Website: https://adaptech.org/downloads
Description: free and inexpensive adaptive technology and accessibility features and
adaptive technology on various computer software programs, phone & tablet apps, web browser extensions, etc.
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
Website: https://www.atia.org
Description: Using assistive technology products, equipment and systems to enhance learning, working and daily living, with resources guide to finding funding.
Assistive Technology for Kansans
Website: https://atk.ku.edu
Description: Connects people with disabilities with assistive technology for work, play, and participation in community life.
Association of Assistive Technology Act Projects
Website: http://www.ataporg.org
Description: 21st century assistive technology act (ACT) prompts access to assistive technology devices and services through assistive technology programs offered at the local, State and national level
AT 3 Center
Website: https://www.at3center.net
Description: Information about each state’s AT program, promoting people’s awareness of, and access to, assistive technology devices and services. Under the law, each U.S. state and territory receives a grant to fund an Assistive Technology Act Program (AT Act). These programs provide services to persons with disabilities for their entire life span, as well as to their families or guardians, service providers, and agencies and other entities that are involved in providing services such as education and employment to persons with disabilities.
College Stats
Website: www.collegestats.org
Description: A guide of resources and technologies available for students with various disabilities
Kansas Equipment Exchange Reuse Program
Description: donate and receive refurbished medical equipment (wheelchairs, lifts, hospital beds, shower chairs, communication devices, health devices)
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Website: http://www.resna.org
Description: Maximize the health and well being of people with disabilities through technology
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