Funding Resources
There are many funding sources that may be available for a person with complex communication needs. Below is a list of websites with detailed information about the funding process and funding options as well as other grant organizations.
Additional Grant Giving Organizations
Funding Information
AAC Funding Help -- www.aacfundinghelp.com
Speech generating device (SGD) Funding Solutions from the Assistive Technology Law Center
Provide information about various funding sources
Links to report samples and templates
Links to letters of medical necessity
AAC report coach
AAC Institute -- www. aacinstitute.org/funding
AAC Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center -- www.aac-rerc.psu.edu
- AAC RERC checklist outlining role of speech and language pathologist (SLP) in speech generating device (SGD) acquisition process -- http://aac-rerc.psu.edu
Ability Tools – California Assistive Technology lending library
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) -- www.asha.org
Checklist provided by ASHA for speech and language pathologists (SLP) completing a speech generating device (SGD) funding
http://www.asha.org/slp/healthcare/sgd/checklist.
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) -- www.atia.org
- Funding Resource Guide -- http://www.atia.org
California Public Utilities Commission
- Deaf and Disability Telecommunications Program (DDTP) -- https://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Voice Options
- California Speech Technology Program -- iPad and communication app lending program
- http://www.voiceoptions.org