Funding Resources


There are many funding sources that may be available for a person with complex communication needs.  Below is a list of websites with detailed information about the funding process and funding options as well as other grant organizations.


Additional Grant Giving Organizations


The Orange Effect   


Small Steps in Speech Therapy  


Funding Information 


AAC Funding Help -- www.aacfundinghelp.com

  • Speech generating device (SGD) Funding Solutions from the Assistive Technology Law Center

  • Provide information about various funding sources

  • Links to report samples and templates

  • Links to letters of medical necessity

  • AAC report coach


AAC Institute -- www. aacinstitute.org/funding


AAC Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center -- www.aac-rerc.psu.edu

  • AAC RERC checklist outlining role of speech and language pathologist (SLP) in speech generating device (SGD) acquisition process -- http://aac-rerc.psu.edu


Ability Tools – California Assistive Technology lending library


American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) --  www.asha.org                    


Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) -- www.atia.org


California Public Utilities Commission

  • Deaf and Disability Telecommunications Program (DDTP) -- https://www.cpuc.ca.gov


Voice Options