Assistive Technology Services and Devices a. Assistive technology services include:
i. Evaluating the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment;
ii. Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices used by children with disabilities;
iii. Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;
iv. Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;
v. Training or technical assistance for a child with disabilities or, if appropriate, that child's family; and
vi. Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing early intervention services) or other individuals who provide services to or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities.
b. Assistive technology services may be provided as a distinct service planned on the IFSP by a Licensed Occupational Therapist (“OT”), a Licensed Physical Therapist (“PT”), or a Licensed Speech-Language Pathology (“SLP”) according to the requirements of the their profession, or as an activity or strategy for an IFSP outcome by the OT, PT or SLP or other staff as determined by the IFSP team.
c. Purchase of assistive technology devices or equipment may be authorized when the need is clearly stated in the child record with documentation from the child’s Physician, Registered Nurse, OT, PT, SLP, or other qualified professional, including Auditory Impairment Teachers, Audiologists, and Teachers of the Visually Impaired.
d. Documentation must justify that the purchase is necessary for implementation of the goals and strategies in the IFSP. Only assistive technology that cannot be obtained through a third party source will be reimbursed by ECI program funds.
e. For low-tech and readily available materials, authorization is not required. Documentation in IFSP strategies and progress notes identifies the need.
Assistive Technology Services and Devices. An assistive technology device is any piece of equipment, product or system, or any supply or material that has been purchased commercially, that has been modified, or that has been customized or adapted which is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of any child with a disability. Assistive technology services are services that are provided in the selection, development, or training in the use of an assistive technology device. Assistive technology services include:
a) an evaluation of the assistive technology needs of a child, which includes an evaluation of the functioning of a child in his natural setting;
b) the acquisition (this includes purchasing, leasing, or any manner in which the device may be provided) of assistive technology devices for children;
c) choosing, adapting, repairing, maintaining, or customizing assistive technology devices for children;
d) the coordination or use of services or therapies with assistive technology devices;
e) the provision of training or technical assistance for a child or for his family; and
f) the provision of training or technical assistance for other service providers or professionals or other individuals who are significantly involved in the care and or education of children with disabilities who are in need of assistive technology services.
Assistive Technology Services and Devices a. Assistive technology services include:
i. Evaluating the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment;
ii. Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices used by children with disabilities;
iii. Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;
iv. Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;
v. Training or technical assistance for a child with disabilities or, if appropriate, that child's family; and
vi. Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing early intervention services) or other individuals who provide services to or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities.
b. Assistive technology services may be provided as a distinct service planned on the IFSP by a L OT PT - SLP according to the requirements of their profession, or as an activity or strategy for an IFSP outcome by the OT, PT or SLP or other staff as determined by the IFSP team.
c. Purchase of assistive technology devices or equipment may be authorized when the need is clearly stated in the child record with documentation from the chi Physician, Registered Nurse, OT, PT, SLP, or other qualified professional, including Auditory Impairment Teachers, Audiologists, and Teachers of the Visually Impaired.
d. Documentation must justify that the purchase is necessary for implementation of the goals and strategies in the IFSP. Only assistive technology that cannot be obtained through a third party source will be reimbursed by ECI program funds.
