Assistive technology definition

Assistive technology means the devices, aids, controls, supplies, or appliances described in OAR 411-300-0150 that are purchased to provide support for a child and replace the need for direct interventions to enable self-direction of care and maximize independence of the child.
Assistive technology means technology designed to be utilized in an assistive technology device or service.
Assistive technology or "AT" means specialized medical equipment and supplies, including those devices, controls, or appliances specified in the Individual Support Plan but not available under the State Plan for Medical Assistance, which enable individuals to increase their abilities to perform ADLs, or to perceive, control, or communicate with the environment in which they live, or that are necessary to the proper functioning of the specialized equipment.

Examples of Assistive technology in a sentence

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Assistive technology service means any service that directly assists a student with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an 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 student with a disability.

  • Assistive technology devices and specialized equipment and supplies that are of general utility or maintenance and have no direct medical or remedial benefit to the participant are excluded from coverage.


More Definitions of Assistive technology

Assistive technology means specialized medical equipment and supplies including those devices, controls, or appliances specified in the consumer service plan but not available under the State Plan for Medical Assistance that enable recipients to increase their abilities to perform activities of daily living, or to perceive, control, or communicate with the environment in which they live or that are necessary to their proper functioning.
Assistive technology means technology designed to be utilized in an assistive
Assistive technology means equipment that provides additional security and support to an individual and replaces the need for human interventions. Assistive technologies enable an individual to self-direct their care and maximize their independence.
Assistive technology means the ancillary service that makes available devices, aids, controls, supplies, or appliances purchased to provide support for an individual and replace the need for direct interventions or to increase independence. Assistive technology is available through the Community First Choice state plan.
Assistive technology means a device, product system, or engineered solution whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized that addresses an individual’s needs and outcomes identified in his or her individual service plan. The service is for the direct benefit of the individual in maintaining or improving independence, functional capabilities, vocational skills, or community involvement.
Assistive technology means any category of devices, aids, controls, supplies, or appliances necessary to provide support for an individual and replace the need for direct interventions or to increase independence.
Assistive technology means any item, piece of equipment, service or product system including software that is used to increase, maintain, substitute or improve functional capabilities of persons with disabilities or for, alleviation and compensation of impairments, activity limitations or participation restrictions;