§ 40-14.1-1. Authority to establish program — Administration. The department of human services is hereby authorized to establish a technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities program. The department of human services shall be responsible for the administration of the program but may contract with other state agencies or nonprofit organizations in connection with the program. […]
§ 40-14.1-2. Assistive technology services. Services that may be provided eligible persons if not available from other sources include assistive technology services and devices. For the purposes of this chapter, “assistive technology services” shall mean any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology […]
§ 40-14.1-3. Eligibility for services. Services available under this chapter may be provided to any person who meets the following criteria: (1) Has made application therefor to the director of the department of human services in a manner prescribed by the director; (2) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more […]
§ 40-14.1-4. When services may be provided. The services as described in § 40-14.1-2 may be provided when: (1) The requirements of § 40-14.1-3 are fulfilled; and (2) Funds are available to provide the services or devices. History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
§ 40-14.1-5. Appropriations. There is hereby appropriated to the department of human services funds to implement a technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities program. History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
§ 40-14.1-6. Acceptance and use of gifts, grants, or fees. The department of human services is hereby authorized and empowered to accept and use gifts made unconditionally by will or otherwise, grants or fees from third-party payees for services provided for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § […]
