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

Sometimes communication supports and services for school-aged children with extensive disabilities are re-duced over time or removed on the basis of inappropri-ate reasons or eligibility criteria that are flawed. Family members may feel unequipped to argue against the de-cisions that schools or agen...

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Published in:Research and practice for persons with severe disabilities 2003-06, Vol.28 (2), p.70-78
Main Authors: Snell, Martha E., Caves, Kevin, McLean, Lee, Mollica, Beth Mineo, Mirenda, Pat, Paul-Brown, Diane, Romski, Mary Ann, Rourk, Jane, Sevcik, Rose, Yoder, David
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Language:English
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Summary:Sometimes communication supports and services for school-aged children with extensive disabilities are re-duced over time or removed on the basis of inappropri-ate reasons or eligibility criteria that are flawed. Family members may feel unequipped to argue against the de-cisions that schools or agencies make for their child, and professionals may be in a difficult position to disagree with their administrators. The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities has written a position statement on these re-strictive eligibility practices. This position statement ad-dresses concerns about inappropriate eligibility criteria and may be used to help individuals, family members, and providers gain access to necessary communication supports and services.
ISSN:1540-7969
2169-2408
DOI:10.2511/rpsd.28.2.70