Device Funding for Families and Caregivers: Getting Started
Description
Are you a family member or caregiver wanting to obtain a speech generating device for your loved one who needs support with communication? There are options available—including seeking insurance funding for the communication device. This introductory course reviews the funding process, required funding forms and information needed from professionals involved in your loved one’s care. Live transcript with subtitles and image IDs will be provided during the session.
After registering for this event, you will immediately receive an email from your presenter containing details which include the link to join the training. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder.
We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. Join us to hear answers to your unique questions and share ideas with peers from around the world. If you are unable to attend, you will find similar content on our Learning Hub.
Please note that courses are listed in Eastern Time (ET) America/New York
We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Captioning in English is included for all of our trainings. To inquire about possible accommodations such an ASL interpreter or additional accessibility requests, please contact the Learning Team at learning@tobiidynavox.com
Training type Funding
Presenter Ali Pettigrew Ali Pettigrew is a Learning Consultant and loves supporting AAC users, communication partners, professionals, and those with an interest in AAC. Ali’s professional career has allowed her to facilitate individualized student learning in a variety of settings, ranging from classrooms to summer camps, with a specialty for cultivating successful learning and communication strategies for students with brain injury and autism diagnoses. She currently resides in Chattanooga, TN.
