Abstract

This article presents and discusses the position statement of the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities, which addresses concerns about inappropriate eligibility criteria in providing access to necessary communication supports and services. It discusses elements of the position statement, its uses, and eight invalid reasons for denying or providing communication services and supports. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Citation

Snell, M.E., Caves, K., McLean, L., Mollica, B.M., Mirenda, P., Paul-Brown, D., Romski, M.A., Rourk, J., Sevcik, R. & Yoder, D. (2003). Concerns Regarding the Application of Restrictive "Eligibility" Policies to Individuals Who Need Communication Services and Supports: A Response by the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 28(2), 70-78. Retrieved August 11, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/97016/.

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Keywords

• Adult Education
• assistive technology
• Communication Aids (for Disabled)
• Communication Disorders
• Delivery Systems
• Elementary Secondary Education
• Eligibility
• Services
• Severe Disabilities
• standards