PDFWAC 388-845-0415

What is assistive technology?

(1) Assistive technology consists of items, equipment, or product systems, not related to a client's physical health, that are used to directly support the client to:
(a) Increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities;
(b) Improve client safety; or
(c) Increase social engagement in the community.
(2) Assistive technology also includes supports to directly assist the client to select, acquire, and use the technology.
(3) Assistive technology is available on all DDA HCBS waivers, and includes the following:
(a) The evaluation of the client's needs, including a functional evaluation of the client in the client's customary environment;
(b) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices;
(c) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, retaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;
(d) Coordinating and using other 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 the client and if appropriate, the client's family; and
(f) Training or technical assistance for professionals, including people providing education and rehabilitation services, employers, or other people who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise involved in the assistive technology related life functions of people with disabilities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and 42 C.F.R. 441.301 (c)(6). WSR 23-18-035, § 388-845-0415, filed 8/29/23, effective 9/29/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120. WSR 20-05-080, § 388-845-0415, filed 2/18/20, effective 3/20/20. Statutory Authority: 2014 c 139, 2014 c 166, 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4, RCW 71A.12.030, and 71A.12.120. WSR 16-17-009, § 388-845-0415, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, 2009 c 194, and 2008 c 329 § 205 (1)(i), and Title 71A RCW. WSR 10-22-088, § 388-845-0415, filed 11/1/10, effective 12/2/10.]