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Planning for Health Care Decision Making
Legal > Healthcare

Planning for Health Care Decision Making

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...components: 1. Preparation of a written advance directive,...referred to as a living will, durable health care power of attorney,...living will, durable health care power of attorney, or health care...will, durable health care power of attorney, or health care proxy....durable health care power of attorney, or health care proxy. 2....
Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations

Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond

By Branndon
...Thankfully, the world of pediatric wheelchairs...promises some of the most advanced...From high-tech power chairs to ultra-lightweight...accessibility for kids of all ages and...ability levels. One of the most anticipated...most anticipated power chairs is the...transfers, and peace of mind from the...incredible combination of strength and...but also more durable to withstand...Add-ons like the power assist wheels...
Medicaid for Working Families: Katie Beckett Waivers, Dual Coverage, and Options You Didn't Know Existed
Global Insights > Healthcare

Medicaid for Working Families: Katie Beckett Waivers, Dual Coverage, and Options You Didn't Know Existed

By Ivy Sullivan
...appointments, specialist visits, or durable medical equipment. The deductible resets...by February you're already thousands of dollars in. You're working full-time...through. Medicaid is the only source of coverage for one in three children with...receive coverage at home, regardless of parent income. The policy is still in...
Grants for Assistive Technology: What's Available and How to Apply
Financial > Grants

Grants for Assistive Technology: What's Available and How to Apply

By Dr. Evelyn Mercer
...$8,000. Insurance says no. You're looking at thousands of dollars you don't have, for equipment your child...application that gets approved. Every year, thousands of dollars in assistive technology grants go undistributed...comprehensive coverage available. Medicaid covers durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers,...
Tariffs Are Raising the Cost of Wheelchairs, AAC Devices, and Medications — What Families Can Do
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Tariffs Are Raising the Cost of Wheelchairs, AAC Devices, and Medications — What Families Can Do

By Dr. Jack Davis
...estimates that consumers will absorb roughly 70% of tariff costs in 2026 as inventories deplete, translating...equipment, AAC devices, and specialty medications. Most durable medical equipment is manufactured in China and...a new barrier. What's Getting More Expensive. Durable medical equipment: Wheelchairs, walkers, patient...
Desktop AAC Software vs. Apps: When You Need More Than an iPad
Assistive Tech > Software

Desktop AAC Software vs. Apps: When You Need More Than an iPad

By Elijah Evans
The question of whether an iPad app or dedicated...communicator sits at the intersection of technology, clinical judgment,...judgment, and an honest account of what each system can and cannot...problems, and the consequences of choosing the wrong one at the...can access. They're portable, durable enough for school environments,...
Dedicated Speech-Generating Devices: Comparing AAC Hardware for Nonverbal Users
Assistive Tech > Hardware

Dedicated Speech-Generating Devices: Comparing AAC Hardware for Nonverbal Users

By Dr. Evelyn Mercer
...not the vocabulary system itself. Dedicated devices typically offer more durable construction for daily drops and outdoor use. They carry longer manufacturer...Dedicated Devices. Accent Made by PRC-Saltillo, the Accent series is one of the most widely prescribed dedicated AAC devices in the United States. It...
Hearing Technology for Children: From Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Hearing Technology for Children: From Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants

By Diana Foster
...audiologist often cover a lot of ground quickly. Hearing...represent a different kind of technology with different...decision gets made. How Degree of Loss Shapes the Options....configuration and cause of the hearing loss. Hearing...(BTE) models are the most durable and practical form factor....accommodate the changing size of a child's ear canal through...
Professional Vs. Personal
Career > Advancement

Professional Vs. Personal

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...with a large variety of people. Foster care,...my personal version of saving the world, I...Autism Spectrum Disorder, Durable Medical Equipment, tidal...Directives and a whole host of other words and phrases...farther than a semester of German! Familiarize...improve their quality of life. There are a lot...life. There are a lot of people out...
What is a Pressure Vest?
Assistive Tech > Hardware

What is a Pressure Vest?

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
For parents of children with autism...the usefulness of pressure vests,...products, and each of their pressure...these vests are durable, although they...While the field of pressure vests...lacks a great deal of scientific proof,...benefit from the use of weighted vests....child's sensation of gravity and body...proper functioning of these sensors is...

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