Who pays for FM?
A. There are a number of laws that support provision of FM technology for children and adults with hearing loss. All of these laws arise from the perspective that as a society we will make buildings, programs and services accessible to people with disabilities. Such access is grounded in a civil rights framework and a set of laws that has been evolving in most countries over the past forty years.In the US the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that children with disabilities be provided with a free and appropriate public education that includes special education and related services. Most countries have similar laws.We suggest that you contact your hearing care professional or local health department for further information. If you are unable to obtain financial help through your insurance or health department, there are some other public and private funding sources you can contact.
