Section 7172 - Telecommunication, Sensory and Other Technological AIDS and Devices(a) Telecommunication, sensory and technological aids and/or devices may be provided when all of the following conditions exist: (1) The client's disability warrants such aids or devices.(2) There is no other method of accommodating the client's disability which is more efficient or less expensive.(3) The aid or device is necessary to the client's vocational rehabilitation program.(4) No medical contraindication exists.(5) The client's disability is stable enough so that the client will benefit from the aid or device over a prolonged period of time.(b) Any telecommunication, sensory or other technological aid or device provided to a client shall meet all established federal and state health, engineering and safety standards of general applicability that govern that type of aid or device.(c) Prior to the provision of the aid or device the Counselor shall determine both of the following: (1) Whether the client is eligible for similar benefits in accordance with Sections 7196 through 7198. If eligibility exists, the Counselor shall follow the procedures specified in those regulations.(2) The ability of the client to financially participate in accordance with sections 7190 through 7193. If the client is able to financially participate, the procedures for payment specified in those regulations shall be followed.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7172
1. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 10).
2. New article 7 heading filed 6-21-90; operative 7-21-90 (Register 90, No. 35).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and NOTE and new subsection (c) filed 3-25-91; operative 4-24-91 (Register 91, No. 15).
4. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 1-2-92; operative 3-2-92 (Register 92, No. 18). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 19018 and 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 34 CFR Sections 361.42 and 361.47.
1. Amendment of Note filed 3-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 10).
2. New article 7 heading filed 6-21-90; operative 7-21-90 (Register 90, No. 35).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and Note and new subsection (c) filed 3-25-91; operative 4-24-91 (Register 91, No. 15).
4. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 1-2-92; operative 3-2-92 (Register 92, No. 18).