Its purpose is to eliminate barriers and enhance opportunities in education, rehabilitation, employment, transportation, independent living and recreation.
Assistive technology includes devices, aides and enhancements used in rehabilitation technology.
Rehabilitation technology services are provided for people with severe mobility, learning, emotional, visual, hearing, neurological, neuromuscular and other disabilities. The consumer is referred to the Rehabilitation Technology Unit by their VR Counselor or IL Specialist. The Rehabilitation Technology Department conducts necessary consultation and evaluations with the referring persons, consumers, employers, agencies and other service providers. Recommendations are then made to the referring person and the consumer. Necessary follow-up will be initiated by the referring person with consultation from the Rehabilitation Technology Department, as necessary.