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Consumer Rights and Funding Issues
associated with Evidence-Based Practice
David Chapple and Carolyn Higdon
The third component of evidence-based practice involves the knowledge and skills of the clinician. This session challenges professionals to provide AAC services that consider the rights of consumers to evidence and the right to services from skilled providers who use scientific and principled approaches. In addition, the influence EBP may have on funding with be discussed.
Outcomes: On completion of this Session, participants will be able to:
1. list consumer rights associated with AAC evidence-based practice.
2. compare consumer perspectives on advocating for AAC evidence-based practice.
3. identify how EBP may influence funding of AAC services.
