Wash. Admin. Code § 67-25-425 - Vocational rehabilitation services-Rehabilitation technology
(1) Rehabilitation technology is the
systematic application of technologies, engineering methodologies, or
scientific principles to meet the needs of, and address barriers that might be
experienced by a participant in education, rehabilitation, employment,
transportation, independent living, and recreation. The term includes
rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology devices, and assistive
technology services.
(2) The
department will provide, as appropriate, rehabilitation technology services
throughout all phases of the vocational rehabilitation process for
participants.
(3) Rehabilitation
technology services may include:
(a)
Assessment to determine rehabilitation technology needs;
(b) Job site and training site analysis
including testing and research;
(c)
Rehabilitation engineering services;
(d) Comprehensive training in the use of
assistive technology devices;
(e)
Procurement, installation and follow-up related to assistive technology
devices.
(4) Any
assistive technology device requiring an individualized prescription or fitting
must be provided by a professional who meets any licensing or certification
requirements to fill the prescription or to perform the fitting. Aids and
devices not requiring individual fittings must meet engineering and safety
standards recognized by experts in the field.
(5) Rehabilitation technologies and relay
services for individuals who are deaf or hearing-impaired shall be utilized as
necessary for service delivery.
(6)
Rehabilitation technology services shall be provided without consideration of
comparable services and benefits pursuant to WAC 67-25-283.
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