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Fees for Services to Individuals

Acceptance of Service and Payment Agreement form or authorization letter
If you prefer to send a letter instead of using the Kornreich Center form, please make sure that the letter contains the same information as the form, including the applicable hourly rate(s) for the services requested.
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Consumer Screening Form - Self
To be completed by the consumer, or by a parent or other person familiar with the consumer's needs for assistive technology. This form gives us the consumer's perspective on the purpose of the evaluation, barriers to achieving goals, and environment in which the technology will be used.
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Consumer Screening Form - Other
To be completed by the person at the agency initiating the referral who is most familiar with the consumer’s need for assistive technology, such as a teacher, therapist, or personal attendant. Input from more than one professional is welcomed, either on the same or separate forms. If information requested is specifically addressed in one of the background reports (see below), write "see [OT/PT, etc.] report, enclosed" in the appropriate places on this form.
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Release form
Specifying to whom the evaluation report should be submitted, and authorizing the Kornreich Center to release information to those individuals or agencies.
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Background reports
The more information we have about the consumer's current abilities, environment (human and non-human), goals, and past experiences relevant to technology, the better we will be able to plan and conduct the evaluation. Please submit the most current reports, if they exist for this consumer:

Evaluation
Assistive Technology (AT) evaluation is a complex process that varies greatly in length and complexity. Evaluation sessions with the consumer present (direct services) are billed at $175.00/hour. These sessions usually last up to two hours each; multiple sessions are scheduled as needed to complete the evaluation. Time spent setting up products for the sessions, researching options, and documenting progress and outcomes (indirect services*) are billed at $100.00 per hour.

Consumer training ($150.00/hour)
Consumers receiving AT systems, and/or their support staff . may require training before they can be expected to use the system effectively. When the need for training is anticipated, Kornreich Technology Center makes training recommendations at the same time as product recommendations. These are estimates, as trainees vary widely in their rates of learning. Training recommended by the Kornreich Center need not be performed here; if desired, we will attempt to identify an alternate source of training.

Written justification option ($250.00)
AT evaluation (see above) includes written recommendations for: (A) AT products, including prices, and sources, (B) implementation ideas/techniques, (C) training for the consumer and others. At times, such as when third-party payment is being sought, a report detailing the process of the evaluation, other products considered, and specific justification for each item recommended is desired by the referrer. Preparation of that report is billed at a flat rate. The report must be requested within one month of receiving the recommendations.

Meeting option ($90.00/hour)
When a consumer, referring agency, family member, etc., requests to meet with a Kornreich Center staff member (in person or by telephone) to explain the recommendations in detail, attendance is billed as an hourly rate, plus travel time. The meeting must be requested within one month of receiving the recommendations. Meeting may be recorded by the requester for future reference.

Travel time ($40.00/hour)
When Kornreich Center staff must travel to do an onsite evaluation, provide training or technical support, or attend a meeting, travel time is billed. This charge covers the time of the professional involved. Reasonable time deductions are made for time spent in traffic, or other travel delays.

Setup/modification, Technical support ($150.00/hour)
After assistive technology products have been procured for a consumer, setup, installation, adaptation, or other means of customizing the product for that individual’s use are sometimes required. These functions may be performed by the consumer/family, by someone on the consumer’s support team, by the vendor who sold the product, or by the product’s manufacturer. If the KTC provides such services, they are billed at an hourly rate.

Technical support (troubleshooting, answering questions, etcetera) is usually provided by the manufacturer or vendor of the product, by telephone, via the Internet, or in person. At our discretion, the KTC sometimes provides support as well. Brief questions are usually answered without charge. More extensive technical support is billed at an hourly rate.

Screening ($150.00)
Occasionally, it is advisable to see a consumer for a preliminary screening before deciding whether an assistive technology (AT) evaluation is appropriate. This may occur if there is doubt about candidacy for AT or goals. Screening, consisting of in-depth interview plus observation designed to clarify the nature of the consumer’s problem, is a one-time event, billed at a flat rate for up to one hour of service.

Equipment rental
If a consumer’s device is out for repair, or s/he is waiting for delivery of a new device, the KTC can provide short-term rentals (up to four months) for some communication devices and other assistive technology. This service is intended for devices previously recommended by a qualified assistive technology service provider, and is limited by the availability of hardware (software is not available for rental) owned by the KTC. Rental fee is determined by several factors; please contact the Kornreich Technology Center for details.