Assistive Technology & the Law

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Assistive Technology Services

AT services means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device.  This includes:
      1.   The evaluation of the AT needs of a child;
      2.   Acquisition of AT devices
      3.   Customizing and repairing of AT devices
      4.   Coordination with other therapies and interventions
      5.   Training for the child
      6.   Training or technical assistance for professionals

What is an AT device?

OAR 581-015-2000 (2) Assistive Technology Device
“...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 functional capabilities of children with disabilities. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such a device.”

Examples of Assistive Technology by Category

Writing / Spelling

• Pencil grip
• Adapted paper
• Slant board
• Pre-written words
• Templates
• Portable word processor
• Computer with word processing
  

 

Reading

• Use of picture symbols with text
• Talking electronic device to speak challenging words
• Single word scanners
• Talking word processor
• Electronic books
  

 

Math

• Calculator with large keypad
• Adapted measuring devices (e.g., devices with speech output, large print display, or tactile output)
  

 

Communication

• Communication board with pictures / words / objects
  
• Eye gaze frame
• Simple voice output device with icon sequencing
• Voice output device with dynamic display
• Voice output device with speech synthesis

 

Activities of Daily Living

• Adapted eating aids
• Adapted dressing aids
• Adapted cooking ad food preparation
• Adaptive devices for hygiene
• Adaptive bathing devices
  

 

Recreation / Leisure

• Knobs for puzzles
• Arm support for drawing / painting
  
• Spinners for games
• Switch accessible toys
• Power control units
• Games on the computer

 

Computer Access

• Key guard
• Arm support
• Track ball / joystick with on-screen keyboard
  
• Alternate keyboard
• Pointing options / head mice
  
• Switch with scanning
• Voice recognition software

 

Vision

• Magnifier
• Large print books
• Screen magnifier
• Screen color contrast
• Screen reader, text reader
• Braille materials
  

 

Hearing

• Signal device
• Flash alert signal on computer
• Personal amplification system / hearing aid
  
• FM or Loop system
• Infrared system

 

Mobility

• Walker
• Grab bars and rails
• Manual wheelchair
• Powered mobility chair
• Powered wheelchair
• Gait trainer
  

 

Positioning and Seating

• Non-slip surface on chair
• Bolster, rolled towel, blocks for feet
• Adapted / alternate chair, sidelyer, stander
  
• Custom fitted wheelchair or insert
  

 

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