Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.7955

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 427A.7955 - Types of independent living services and services of assistive technology that are authorized
1. The independent living services that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation, assistance and training as to how to perform skills of daily living, including, without limitation:
(a) The preparation and eating of meals;
(b) Home management, including, without limitation, paying bills;
(c) Communication, including, without limitation, the use of services of assistive technology;
(d) Orientation and mobility; and
(e) Any other skills that will allow a person who has recently become disabled to function and live in a more independent manner.
2. The services of assistive technology that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation:
(a) Large-print signs and reading materials;
(b) Voice recognition or Braille technology installed on a computer or handheld device;
(c) Global positioning satellite technology with voice output;
(d) Mechanical lifts or similar mobility enhancing devices;
(e) Telecommunications devices specially designed for persons with impaired vision, speech or hearing; and
(f) Any other technology that provides significant assistance in performing daily tasks to a person with a disability who needs independent living services.

NRS 427A.7955

Added to NRS by 2015, 1433
Added by 2015, Ch. 286,§19, eff. 7/1/2015.