The Letter of Speech Language Evaluation is the most detailed and involved portion of the Funding Packet. This letter needs to be written by a licensed speech pathologist.

Some of the required information for the speech language evaluation includes:

• An introduction to the client: age, residence, assistance required for daily living, school or employment information, etc.
• An explanation why the current method of communication is inadequate
• Reasons why the client needs to be able to communicate, and with whom
• How the disability or need for treatment will be reduced with the requested device
• The amount of expected improvement that use of the device will provide
• How the device treats the client's condition
• Reasons why this particular device is the most effective one for the client
• A recommendation for the requested device as being the most appropriate choice for the client based on features and price

This is just a partial list of the requirements for an effective evaluation. For a complete list, please contact the Funding Department.