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ASHA LIVE- Building Bridges Empowering Communication Through AAC Funding

$25.00

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This is a LIVE webinar taking place on October 8th from 7-8 pm eastern. This is ASHA-approved.

Title: Building Bridges Empowering Communication Through AAC Funding

Description: Participants will learn how to identify and secure funding from different companies to acquire AAC devices. How to access a variety of AAC devices including the use of trial periods will also be discussed.

Presented By: Ashley Whitaker SLP, BCBA

Disclosures:
Financial Disclosures- I am receiving a speaking fee for this presentation
Non-Financial Disclosure- I am employed by Lighthouse Autism Center, where I serve as the Director of Speech.

Learning Outcomes:

● Participants will be able to identify 2 ways to secure funding from companies to acquire AAC devices for clients.
● Participants will be able to state 1 alternative funding strategy when traditional insurance coverage is unavailable.
● Participants will be able to identify how to access different AAC devices, including the use of trial periods and evaluations by speech-language
pathologists (SLPs).

Time Ordered Agenda:

0-5 minutes : Introduction
5-10 minutes: School Versus Clinical/Insurance
15-45 minutes: AAC companies and what they offer
45-50 Minutes: When Insurance is not an option
55-60 Minutes: Summary/ Questions/ Resources

To complete the course, attend the webinar live, take the survey (link provided when you purchase this product and included in a follow-up email). When you fill out the survey a certificate will be sent to your email. If noted your participation will be reported to ASHA 60-90 days after this training. The CEU form must be completed by September3rd, 2024

When you have completed these requirements a certificate will be sent to your email.

ABA SPEECH is committed to providing equal opportunities in accordance with all applicable laws. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact rose@abaspeech.org. We will review your request and respond in a timely manner. Please note that we will require a minimum of 4 weeks to provide a reasonable accommodation for your request.

Visit https://abaspeech.org/course or email us at rose@abaspeech.org if you have questions.

ABA SPEECH is committed to providing equal opportunities in accordance with all applicable laws. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact rose@abaspeech.org.