PT/OT
Useful Tips for Writing a Letter of Educational Necessity for Adaptive Equipment
April 22, 2019
by Sue Cecere, PT, MHS
As a school based practitioner, I understand the challenges and frustrations of acquiring adaptive equipment for students that will help bridge the gap between their capacity and performance. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) defines capacity as the student’s abilities in a situation apart from real life, such as during an evaluation in a quiet room with no...
PT/OT
Four Essentials to Know Before Writing an Effective Letter of Educational Necessity
April 10, 2019
by Sue Cecere, PT, MHS
1. Understand the requirements of federal law IDEA 2004.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that requires schools to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities. Funds for IDEA are allocated at federal, state, and local levels.
To be eligible for the provisions of IDEA, the student must present with one of the following disabilities: intellectual disability...