Assistive Technology

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Contact Information

VOS Education Consultant
Jennifer D'Alessandro
(307) 754-2147
jennifer.dalessandro@wyo.gov
Administrative Assistant
Carrie Pacileo
(307) 754-2147
email.address@wyo.gov

Definitions of common terminology as defined by IDEA and Wyoming Chapter 7 Rules:

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. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device.C.F.R. §300.5

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 term includes the following:

  1. The evaluation of the needs of such child, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child’s customary environment;
  2. Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices for a child with a disability;
  3. Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive technology devices;
  4. Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;
  5. Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate, that child’s family;
  6. 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. C.F.R. §300.6