Referrals for AT and AAC Services

  • Directions for new referrals for students eligible under Orthopedic Impairment (OI).

    1. Fill out the CRP Student Referral Form and print. 

    2. Gather all required documents associated with the services being requested. For example, to enroll a student for OI services and/or equipment, a copy of the current OI eligibility statement is required. If an OI eligibility for a student is pending, we advise you to wait until eligibility is established to refer to CRP. We are unable to enroll students who are referred without a copy of the OI eligibility statement.

    3. Obtain the signature of the special education director (or designee) in your district.

    4. Fax or mail the completed referral to CRP

    • Fax: 503-916-5576
    • Mail: Columbia Regional Program - 833 NE 74th. Ave - Portland, OR 97213

    Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assistance for Students Eligible under a Different Regional Disaibility Category (non-OI)

    For students who do not have an OI eligibility but receive regional services under another eligibility category, AAC consultative support may be available via phone, email, video-conference, or meeting at CRP offices. Services will emphasize training and general capacity-building (e.g., strategies for implementing AAC interventions for children with ASD). 

    To request this type of support, contact the OI/AT program directly regarding the availability of AAC consultative support and/or device loans. Email Brad Hendershott at bhender1@pps.net or call 503.916.5570 ext. 78380.  

    AT/AAC Learner Profile 
     
    Those requesting Assistive Technology (AT) and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services are required to complete an AT/AAC Learner Profile concurrent with the student referral (secure link via Google Apps for Education)
     
    AT/AAC Learner Profile for School-Age Students
     
     

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING REFERRALS FOR OI SERVICES

    Q: What if a child is already enrolled at CRP and receiving equipment and/or services and the child changes school districts?
     
    A: A new referral is required any time a child changes districts such as ECSE-to-Kindergarten transitions, or moving into a new district.
    Q: Where is the eligibiliy criteria for OI?
     
    A: You may review the OI eligibility criteria listed on the OI Eligibility Statement on the ODE website.
    Q. What if I have a child eligible under Other Health Impaired (OHI) or Communication Disorder (CD) who would benefit from CRP equipment and/or services?
     
    A. To access CRP equipment and/or services, a child must have an eligibility of Orthopedic Impairment (OI) or another low incidence disability (VI, HI, DB, TBI, ASD). Note that motor equipment is restricted to students with an OI eligibility. Unfortunately, we cannot serve or provide equipment for students eligible under other categories such as OHI or CD (unless they have an additional eligibility under a low incidence category).
     
    If you have additional questions, contact Ruth McKee at rmckee@pps.net or call 503.916.5570 ext. 78353 
     
    Return to the general Student Referral page.