Individuals with disabilities comprise a significant and increasing percentage of West Virginia's population. The Legislature finds and declares that action is necessary to assist these individuals in their homes, schools, employment and communities to become more independent citizens of the state. Many of these individuals require technology-related devices and technology-related services in order to perform […]
As used in this article, the term: (a) "Board" means the technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities board. (b) "Individual with disability" means any individual, of any age who, for the purposes of state or federal law, is considered to have a disability or handicap, injuries and chronic health conditions, whether congenital […]
(a) The technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities board created by chapter 247 Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1996, is hereby continued. (b) The board shall consist of seven members as follows, of whom at least three must be individuals with disabilities: (1) Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, ex […]
Members of the board who are not employees of the state are entitled to receive a compensation in an amount not to exceed $50 for each day the member of the board is in attendance at a meeting of the board, plus reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their […]
(a) The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: (1) Meet at such times (minimum of four times each fiscal year) and at places as it determines necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The board shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or Secretary of Commerce;
Loans may be made for amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000. The loan must be used to purchase technology-related devices or directly related services that will assist the person with a disability to overcome barriers in daily living.
The technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities is hereby created in the State Treasury to be expended by the board in accordance with the provisions of and for the purposes of this article. Upon the effective date of this section, any funds remaining in the technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals […]
The board shall deposit all amounts paid, appropriated, granted or donated to it, including interest accrued on loan balances, fees charged and funds received in repayment of loans, in the revolving loan fund.
The moneys in the revolving loan fund shall be used only for the following purposes: (a) Implementing revolving loan program for technology-related devices; (b) Providing technology-related devices to individuals with severe disabilities who meet economic criteria established by the board; (c) Providing support for technology-related assistance; (d) Providing technology-related and disability prevention education and research; […]
