Cost-effective

Services can be offed at minimal cost to insurance companies, schools, health care facilities, and individuals by using existing computers, internet connections, and a secure Web-based video conferencing system.

Efficient

Because travel time is eliminated, one speech-language pathologist can treat more children and adults through telepractice than in traditional face-to-face therapy sessions.

Sense of community

Clients who participate in telepractice communication groups build relationships and an enhanced sense of community.

Accessible

Telepractice improves access that can be impacted by Maine’s weather and rural geography. With telepractice, speech therapy is provided in a client’s home, school or community environment.