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To see if you
Qualify for this program
Contact:
Augmentative Communication Support Program
Options Dept—2nd floor
600 Technology Center Drive
Stoughton, MA 02072
781.297.5551 Direct
978-313-6664 Fax
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www.masscp.org
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
MISSIONMISSIONMISSIONMISSION
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts exists to
provide a continuum of community based
services that support the efforts of children
and adults with disabilities to live as inde-
pendently as possible in the least restrictive
environment.
Through personal involvement, individual
decision-making is supported and encour-
aged to enhance the control of a person
over their own lives and foster self-
sufficiency.
The agency through its programs and ser-
vices encourages the inclusion of people
with disabilities into the mainstream of soci-
ety including social, recreational, family and
work activities.
Located in Stoughton, Massachusetts
Documenta�on of medical necessity provided by
the consumers Speech Language Pathologist must
include the following:
1. Documenta on of the medical diagnosis or treat-
ment of medical diagnoses related to the need for
the AAC device or so�ware by a licensed Speech-
Language pathologist.
2. Descrip on of the recommended device/
accessory/so�ware, how it will be used and incor-
porated in the consumers daily life.
3. Explana on of the criteria that will be used to
measure progress toward both short—and long
term goals using the device and so�ware.
4. Outline the training plan that will be used to max-
imize the use of the device and so�ware.
Cerebral Palsy of
Massachuse-s
has designed a
program that sup-
ports children
that are non-
verbal, have
speech delay, or
are unable to fully
express them-
selves by offering
communica on
technology support. This wonderful program gives fami-
lies the opportunity to obtain suppor ve technology to
help the child express themselves at home, in school,
and in everyday life. CPMA works with the consumer’s
licensed speech pathologist who will recommend what
technology device, suppor ve apps, and tools the con-
sumer needs to achieve speech goals and be-er quality
of life. By using technology support, the child is able to
be-er communicate, express themselves, and reduce
behaviors. Eligible consumers for this program are
based on MassHealth, fit into a low-income financial
bracket, have an up to date IEP (if a student), and are
under the treatment of a licensed speech pathologist.
Requirements when reques�ng an iPad device:
• Consumer must be on MassHealth.
• Consumer must be have a clinical diagnosis, and be
under the treatment of a Speech-Language
pathologist.
• Therapist to provide and AAC evalua on to CPMA.
• Therapist to recommend so�ware (apps) that will
benefit the child with speech therapy goals.