People in Victoria over the age of 18 years who have a severe, expressive communication impairment. Applicants may be applying for their first electronic device, or they may be using a device that is no longer appropriate and want to be considered for a new device. How To Apply Applicants, or their parent or guardian, may apply by completing an application form. If eligible for assistance, the applicant is placed on a waiting list and ranked according to need. When the device is supplied, the device users and the people who support them, are trained in the use of the equipment.
More training is provided after six months and the suitability of the device is reviewed each year.
If the device is meeting the person's communication needs, it may be kept on permanent loan. Return to Publications index . To order this brochure, refer to the Publications Order Form for more information. Published by Disability Services, Victorian Department of Human Services, November 1999.