Establishing Justification

Justification for an Assistive Technology device for your child must be established no matter if it is paid for by private insurance, Medicaid, or early intervention programs via an Individualized Family Service Plan. Funding sources generally require that the least expensive item that is appropriate to your child's need be utilized. Therefore, it is crucial to build a very strong case for more specialized and sophisticated Assistive Technology devices such as the Standing Dani® dynamic stander.

To qualify for funding, the Standing Dani® dynamic stander must meet a funding source's definitions and requirements for coverage within their policy. Justification should include statements of medical and functional need.

Medical Need

Medical need refers to the positive medical outcomes such as:

• Prolonged stretching of the hamstrings, hip flexors and heel chords.
• Strengthens muscles in the upper body through prone positioning, weight shifting and dynamic movement.
• Prone upright positioning, more weight bearing is achieved resulting in increased bone density.
• Movement while using the Standing Dani® dynamic stander stimulates the vestibular system, cerebellum, vision, and righting responses.
• Can help to enhance respiration, digestion, and circulation.

Functional Need

Functional need refers to routines or events that your child will be able to participate in, on an ongoing basis, that will increase your child's independence and opportunities for integration by utilizing the Standing Dani® dynamic stander.

Standing Dani® dynamic stander integration:

• In home
• At school
• In therapy
• In daily life
• In leisure time

Psychological benefits of the Standing Dani® dynamic stander:

• Independence
• Self esteem
• Communication
• Access level
• Quality of life

The Standing Dani® dynamic stander can reduce:

• Medication
• Hospitalization
• Assistance needs
• Home modification
• Isolation