Spring AAC Sales!

In April and May, many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) applications go on sale. If you are interested in obtaining an AAC application for your child, the Boston Ability Center speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are here to help!

Families currently have 3 options for obtaining AAC applications:

1. Apply for device funding through insurance

2. Obtain a device through school

3. Independently obtain a device through private pay

There are benefits and drawbacks to each option:

	Benefits	Drawbacks
Device Funded Through Insurance	Possible decreased out of pocket cost for the family Increased vendor support for training Warranty and tech support available through vendor	Formalized process requiring evaluation, trial, and wait time to receive a dedicated device. Insurance may deny initial requests and require an appeal.
Device Funded Through School District	No cost to the family School team involved in AAC assessment and implementation	Some schools may not allow device to be taken home Some schools may use a ‘device first’ model, recommending devices that the school already has a license to rather than the best individual fit
Device Obtained Through Private Pay	Immediate access to AAC app on mainstream hardware (iPad, Android tablet) Family involvement in determining ‘best fit’ AAC application	Family is responsible for full cost of the device and subsequent repairs Trainings are self-guided

If you decide that private pay is the best option for you and your family, there are some important sale dates coming up!

CoughDrop: 50% off lifetime account - April 1-6, 2023

LAMP Words for Life: 50% off (Sale price: $149.99) - April 12-18, 2023

Spoken: 50% off (Sale price: $124.50) - April 1-30, 2023

Speak for Yourself!: 50% off (Sale price: $149.99) - April 1-8, 2023

Alexicom AAC Apps: All apps $0.99 cents - April 1-30, 2023

TouchChat and Dialogue AAC: 50% off (Sale price: $149.99) - May 3-9, 2023

Not sure which option would work best for your family? Reach out to our SLP team by calling 781-239-0100 or emailing frontdesk@bostonabilitycenter.com