Communication Services and Supports for Individuals With Severe Disabilities: Guidance for Assessment and Intervention
Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of People With Severe Disabilities (NJC) reviewed literature regarding practices for people with severe disabilities in order to update guidance provided in documents originally published in 1992. Changes in laws, definitions, and policies that affect communication attainments by persons with severe disabilities are presented, along with guidance regarding assessment and intervention practices. A revised version of the Communication Bill of Rights, a powerful document that describes the communication rights of all individuals, including those with severe disabilities is included in this article. The information contained within this article is intended to be used by professionals, family members, and individuals with severe disabilities to inform and advocate for effective communication services and opportunities.
Institutions: University of Kansas, Boston College, Temple University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Delaware, Western Carolina University, American Speech Language Hearing Association, Georgia State University, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Virginia, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Pennsylvania State University
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2277649489