Section 7002.5 - Assistive Technology Service"Assistive Technology Service" means any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device, including:
(a) The evaluation of the needs of an individual with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the individual in his or her customary environment;(b) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition by an individual with a disability of an assistive technology device;(c) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;(d) Coordinating and using necessary 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 an individual with a disability or, if appropriate, the family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individual; and(f) Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services and entities that manufacture or sell assistive technology devices), employers, or others who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities, to the extent that training or technical assistance is necessary to the achievement of an employment outcome by an individual with a disability.(g) Expanding the availability of access to technology, including electronic and information technology, to individuals with disabilities.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7002.5
1. New section filed 3-4-2004; operative 4-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsections (d) and (f), new subsection (g) and amendment of NOTE filed 2-17-2023; operative 2-17-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 29 USC Sections 705, 723 and 3002; 34 CFR Sections 361.5 and 361.48; and Sections 19011 and 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 3-4-2004; operative 4-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsections (d) and (f), new subsection (g) and amendment of NOTE filed 2-17-2023; operative 2/17/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7).