§ 300.6 Assistive technology service.

Plain English summary

This section defines 'assistive technology service' as any service that directly assists a child with a disability in selecting, acquiring, or using an assistive technology device. The definition encompasses a broad range of activities including evaluation, acquisition, customization, coordination with other services, and training for the child, family, and professionals. It is a definitional provision authorized under 20 U.S.C. 1401(2).

Key requirements

• 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.
• The evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment.
• Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by children with disabilities.
• Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices.
• Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs.
• Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate, that child's family.
• Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education or rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of that child.

Affected parties

• children with disabilities
• families of children with disabilities
• special education professionals
• rehabilitation service providers
• employers of individuals with disabilities
• LEAs (local education agencies)
• individuals substantially involved in the major life functions of a child with a disability

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.6