Common use of Assistive Technology Services and Devices Clause in Contracts

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. 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 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.