What is a PRC device?
PRC-Saltillo is a worldwide developer of speech-generating devices (SGDs), market-leading apps and several innovative AAC language systems that enable individuals with complex communication disorders the ability to express themselves.
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How much does an AAC device cost?
Link to an article about AAC. Most dedicated AAC devices cost in the $6,000 to $11,500 range and just the mounting bracket on the back to attach the device to a post costs almost as much as a new iPad mini.
What is an accent 800 communication device?
A dedicated device, the Accent 800 is locked from running Windows applications, meeting the functional specifications of the Medicare/Medicaid funding requirements. The Accent 800 offers a choice of vocabulary options featuring Unity with LAMP Words for Life, CoreScanner, and WordCore.
What company manufactures and sells the Accent 1000 AAC device?
Introducing The Next Generation Of The Accent 1000 – AAC & Speech Devices from PRC.
What does Accent 1000 weigh?
The Accent® 1000 is configured as a dedicated device to meet the functional specifications of the Medicare/Medicaid funding requirements….Accent 1000.
| Technical | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.0 lbs. (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 10.3″s x 6.95″h x 1.4″d |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Display Size | 10.1″ IPS LCD |
Are AAC devices covered by insurance?
Insurers most often will only fund AAC devices that qualify as “durable medical equipment” – that is, AAC devices that withstand repeated use (often a lifespan of 5 years) and are medical in nature (would not be useful to someone without a disability).
What is the Accent 1000?
The Accent® 1000 is configured as a dedicated device to meet the functional specifications of the Medicare/Medicaid funding requirements. Our most flexible device, the Accent 1000 is portable and easy to carry yet powerful, engineered for daily use at home, at school or at play.
How do I get rid of Accent 800?
If you plan to store it for at least a month, see “Storing Your Device” in the Accent 800 Hardware Manual.
- Select the Tools key.
- Select the Shutdown option.
- Select Yes at the confirmation prompt.
What is Prentke Romich?
Located in Wooster, Ohio, Prentke Romich Company (PRC) is a member of a group of companies that are pioneers in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and language vocabularies.
Does insurance cover an AAC device?
How much does an accent 1000 weigh?
3.0 lbs.
The Accent® 1000 is configured as a dedicated device to meet the functional specifications of the Medicare/Medicaid funding requirements….Accent 1000.
| Technical | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.0 lbs. (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 10.3″s x 6.95″h x 1.4″d |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Display Size | 10.1″ IPS LCD |
Does Medicare cover AAC devices?
In response to the requestors, CHPP has reversed this decision and has now decided that AAC devices are a Medicare benefit in the category of durable medical equipment (DME). In order to make a national determination to cover AAC devices, sufficient medical evidence to support such a decision must be presented.