The Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program (ACP) provides assessment and prescription of communication devices for individuals in Northwestern Ontario who have difficulty communicating verbally or through written means due to impairments or restrictions on the production or comprehension of spoken or written language. High tech and low tech equipment may be prescribed in the Expanded Level Clinic authorized by the Assistive Devices Program of the Ministry of Health. Prescribed equipment may be purchased by the client, or may be accessible for lease through The Centralized Equipment Pool. They can help people with physical or developmental disabilities and-or illnesses affecting the ability to communicate. This includes, Autism Cerebral palsy Stroke ALS Parkinson\u2019s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Traumatic Brain Injury Aphasia Dyspraxia Intellectual Impairment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","lpm_province":[26],"lpm_need":[38],"lpm_journey":[40],"lpm_service_type":[],"lpm_language":[44],"lpm_keyword":[7375],"class_list":["post-16300","lpm_program","type-lpm_program","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n