Service delivery to persons with communication disorders in Micronesia

Although PL 94–142 has applied to Micronesia since its passage, there remains a great void throughout the islands in the provision of services to persons with communicative disorders. It is probably the most underserved region within the jurisdiction of PL 94–142. There is evidence of a greater need for services than in other populations of similar size. Isolated, population-density islands, with diverse cultures and many languages, create tremendous obstacles in the delivery of services. Resource limitations in the region further restrict the potential availability of services. A model is presented for providing an initial level of services to the region over the next two decades.