Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology device means an item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of participants. Assistive technology service means a service that directly assists a participant in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Assistive technology includes:
(A) The evaluation of the assistive technology needs of a participant, including a functional evaluation of the impact of the provision of appropriate assistive technology and appropriate services to the participant in the customary environment of the participant
(B) Services consisting of purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices for participants
(C) Services consisting of selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices
(D) ongoing maintenance fees to utilize the assistive technology (e.g., remote monitoring devices)
(E) coordination and use of necessary therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as therapies, interventions, or services associated with other services in the Service Plan
(F) training or technical assistance for the participant, or, where appropriate, the family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the participant
(G) training or technical assistance for professionals or other individuals who provide services to, or who are employed by participants.