Communication Support (360) #
Budget Category: #
Health and Safety
Description/Providers: #
Communication Support
Service Code Description: #
Communication support services includes communication aides necessary to facilitate and assist persons with hearing, speech, or vision impairment, including individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English (Limited English Proficient or LEP skills). The purpose of this service is to assist individuals to effectively communicate with service providers, family, friends, co-workers, and the general public. The following are allowable communication aides, as specified in the participant’s IPP:
1. Facilitators;
2. Interpreters and interpreter services;
3. Translators and translator services; and 4. Readers and reading services.
This service also includes supports for the participant to use computer technology to assist in communication. Such supports include training in the use of the technology, assessment of need for ongoing training and support, and identification of resources for the support. This service is limited to personnel providing assistance and does not include the purchase of equipment or supplies. Communication support services include evaluation for, and training in the use of, communication aides, including for individuals with LEP skills, as specified in the participant’s IPP.
Generic Resource: #
School District, Health Insurance, Department of Rehabilitation
Available Under Age 21? #
Yes
Traditional Service? #
Yes
Included in Budget? #
No
Progress Report? #
No
EVV Required? #
No
