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AT Definition
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Sec. 300.5 Assistive technology device: Assistive technology device means any
item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off
the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or
improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. The term does
not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of
such device.
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Sec. 300.6 Assistive technology service. (Sec. 602(2)) Assistive
technology service means 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. The evaluation of 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
children with disabilities;
c.
Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining,
repairing, or replacing
assistive technology devices;
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, that child's family; and
f. 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 of that child.
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