AT+Definition+Changes

=Changes to the AT Definition=

"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 functional capabilities of a child with a disability. (IDEIA 2004)


 * Section 602 Definitions**
 * //(1) Assistive Technology Device//**: (B) Exception – The regulations must specify that, while implantation or replacement of a surgically implanted device is not a covered related service, routine monitoring of such devices to ensure that they are working is covered. In each section in which this exception is contained, the regulations must clarify that this narrow exception to the definitions of ‘assistive technology device,’ ‘assistive technology service,’ and ‘related services’ does not preclude assistance by a school nurse, aide, teacher’s aide, or any other person at the school site who is trained to monitor and replace, as necessary, a surgically implanted device. Just as this exception does not bar a school district from monitoring a hearing aide to ensure that it is working, this limitation on providing surgical implants should not limit the school district’s obligation for “mapping” a cochlear implant.