Assistive technology required to support educational participation
A medical device that must be funded by Medicaid only
A supplementary service that schools may fund at their discretion
A therapeutic tool funded exclusively by private insurance
A list of all AAC devices currently available on the market
A summary of the individual's academic performance in school
The diagnosis, functional communication deficits, and specific device justification
The results of a standardised cognitive assessment only
Abandon the recommended device and accept the lower-cost alternative
Request an urgent tribunal hearing without additional documentation
Refile with exactly the same documentation and hope for a different decision
Document the trial of alternatives and provide clinical evidence that they were insufficient
Eliminates the need for in-person AAC assessment entirely
Expands access to specialist AAC services for individuals in underserved or remote areas
Is only appropriate for adults with acquired communication disorders
Reduces the need for family involvement in AAC training
Including AAC users in general education classrooms with appropriate communication supports
Limiting AAC use to self-contained special education classrooms
Delaying AAC until the student can demonstrate readiness for mainstream placement
Using AAC only during structured therapy, not during academic instruction