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Definition of Assistive Technology

 

 

  • Assistive technology device:
    Means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

 

  • Assistive technology service:
    Means any service that directly assists an
    individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or
    use of an assistive technology device. Such term includes--


    ``(A) the evaluation of the assistive technology
    needs of an individual with a disability, including a
    functional evaluation of the impact of the provision of
    appropriate assistive technology and appropriate
    services to the individual in the customary environment
    of the individual;
    ``(B) a service consisting of purchasing, leasing,
    or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive
    technology devices by individuals with disabilities;
    ``(C) a service consisting of selecting, designing,
    fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining,
    repairing, replacing, or donating assistive technology
    devices;
    ``(D) coordination and use of necessary therapies,
    interventions, or services with assistive technology
    devices, such as therapies, interventions, or services
    associated with education and rehabilitation plans and
    programs;
    ``(E) training or technical assistance for an
    individual with a disability or, where appropriate, the
    family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized
    representatives of such an individual;
    ``(F) training or technical assistance for
    professionals (including individuals providing education
    and rehabilitation services and entities that
    manufacture or sell assistive technology devices),
    employers, providers of employment and training
    services, or other individuals who provide
    services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially
    involved in the major life functions of individuals with
    disabilities; and
    ``(G) a service consisting of expanding the
    availability of access to technology, including
    electronic and information technology, to individuals
    with disabilities.

    Public Law 108-364 (Assistive Technology Act of 1998 as amended in 2004); SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS (4) and (5)

 

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