Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Division 110 - Missouri Assistive Technology Advisory Counsel › Chapter 1 - Assistive Technology Programs › Section 5 CSR 110-1.020 - Assistive Technology Loan Program

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule establishes the standards and
				  procedures for the provision of a statewide low-interest loan program providing
				  financing to eligible persons for purchasing assistive technology devices and
				  services and financing for equipment to be used by persons with disabilities to
				  telework. This rule implements sections
				  191.850
				  through
				  191.867,
				  RSMo 2000.
(1) Program Title.
				The assistive technology loan program established in sections
				191.850
				through
				191.867,
				RSMo 2000, shall hereinafter be referred to as "Show-Me Loans for Assistive
				Technology and Telework."
(2)
				Definitions. As used in this rule, except as otherwise required for the
				context, the following terms have the meanings ascribed:
(A) Assistive technology device-is equipment
				or an item to help maintain, increase, or improve the independence, or
				functional capabilities of an individual with a disability. The program will
				facilitate loans to purchase a broad range of assistive technology;
(B) Assistive technology service-is a service
				that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection,
				acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Such term includes, but
				is not limited to:
1. The evaluation of the
				needs of an individual with a disability;
2. Selecting, designing, fitting,
				customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing of an
				assistive technology device;
3.
				Coordinating with other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive
				technology devices;
4. Training or
				technical assistance for an individual with a disability, or, where
				appropriate, the family of an individual with a disability;
5. Training or technical assistance to
				professionals, employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ,
				or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of an
				individual with a disability;
(C) Individual with a disability-is an
				individual who meets the definition of an individual with a disability as
				defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act or an individual who is eligible
				for any of the state of Missouri disability related programs;
(D) Council-is the Missouri Assistive
				Technology Advisory Council;
(E)
				Program-is the Show-Me Loans for Assistive Technology and Telework
				Program;
(F) Eligible applicant-is
				an individual seeking a loan to assist one (1) or more individuals with
				disabilities obtain an assistive technology device or service or obtain
				equipment for telework;
(G)
				Adjusted gross income-is the amount claimed as adjusted gross income on an
				applicant's most recent federal income tax return;
(H) Program administrator-is staff of
				Missouri Assistive Technology or other entity so designated by the Missouri
				Assistive Technology Advisory Council;
(I) Telework-is work as an employee or
				contractor or as a self-employed individual on a full-time or part-time basis
				from home or other remote site;
(J)
				Telework equipment-is equipment that will be used by an individual with a
				disability to work from home or from other remote site;
(K) Revolving loan-is a loan made directly
				from and repaid directly into the Assistive Technology Loan Revolving
				Fund;
(L) Commercial loan-is a loan
				from a commercial lending institution that is supported by a fee, loan
				guarantee, interest buy-down or other financial support through the Show-Me
				Loans program.