WAC 67-25-432
Vocational rehabilitation
services -- Rehabilitation technology and telecommunications. (1) Rehabilitation technology is the systematic application of
technologies, engineering methodologies, or scientific
principles to meet the needs of, and address barriers
confronted by customers 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 customers. Services 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.
(3) 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.
(4) Telecommunications services include telecommunication
devices and relay services for individuals who are deaf or
hearing-impaired. Telecommunications shall be utilized as
necessary for service delivery.
(5) Rehabilitation technology services shall be provided
without consideration of comparable services and benefits
pursuant to WAC 67-25-360.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. 05-08-097, §
67-25-432, filed 4/4/05, effective 5/5/05. Statutory
Authority: Chapter 74.15 RCW. 95-06-057, § 67-25-432, filed
2/28/95, effective 3/31/95. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194
§ 18. 84-01-042 (Order 83-08), § 67-25-432, filed 12/15/83. Formerly WAC 67-20-432.]