Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device. The term includes: The evaluation of the needs of an individual with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the individual in the individual's customary environment. Purchasing, leasing or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by individuals with disabilities. Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, retaining, repairing or replacing of assistive technology devices. Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs. Training or technical assistance for an individual with a disability, or when appropriate, that individual's family. Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services), employers or other individuals who provide services to employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities.
Any service that directly assists an eligible individual in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Keystone AEA has an Assistive Technology Team.
Any service that helps a person with a disability select, obtain, and use an assistive technology device. These services include evaluation; purchasing or leasing; selection, design, or fitting; coordination; and training. (Refer to the Assistive Technology page.)
Any service that directly assists an eligible individual in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Grant Wood AEA provides Assistive Technology Services for the Iowa City Schools.
Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Such term includes -- the evaluation of the needs of such person, including a functional evaluation of the person in his or her customary environment; purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by such person; selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive technology devices; coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; training or technical assistance for such person; and training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of such person.
Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. The term includes: The evaluation of the needs of a student with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the student in the student's customary environment; Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by students with disabilities; Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, replacing assistive technology devices; Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; Training or technical assistance for a student with a disability or, if appropriate, that student's family; and training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education or rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions for that student.
Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. The term includes:(a) evaluating the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment (b) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by a child with a disability(c) selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, retaining, repairing, or replacing an assistive technology device(d) coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs(e) training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate, training or technical assistance for that child's family(f) training or technical assistance for professionals, including individuals providing education or rehabilitation services, for employers, or for other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of a child with a disability.
The Individuals with Disabilities Act Amendments of 1997 defines “assistive technology service” as any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Service includes evaluation of need; selection, purchase; coordination of related services; training and technical assistance."
According to IDEA an assistive technology service is one which directly assists and individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device. Such services include evaluation of individual technology needs; purchasing, leasing or otherwise acquiring a device; selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing or replacing a device; and coordinating and using other therapies, interventions or services with assistive technology devices training and technical assistance for the persona with a disability and his/her family; and training or technical assistance for professionals, employers and others who serve or employ or are substantially involved with a person with a disability. Return