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Repair and Maintenance. Repair, alteration and maintenance of necessary equipment. The
provider is responsible for the fulfillment of all warranty service and warranty repair.
It is important to realize that within each of these categories, there is a continuum of device choices
from simple to complex that should be considered when trying to find the AT to use with a particular
child for different tasks and in different settings.
When an infant or toddler’s needs are being assessed for the possible use of AT, there are usually a
number of options that can and should be explored. The selection of devices should always start with
simpler, low or mid tech tools to meet the child’s needs. If a low-tech device, such as a laminated
picture for making a choice, meets the child's needs, then that should be the device provided. Different
devices from across the continuum should also be carefully matched to the different environments in
which the devices will be used, appreciating that while a device may be useful in one setting, it may not
be appropriate or effective in other settings.
When choosing a device, it is important to note that trials with a variety of different devices can actually
help determine the child’s needs, preferences and learning styles.
Limitations
EI reserves the right to limit items of the same or similar nature such as switches, adapted switch
toys, adapted utensils and tableware, computer software, therapy balls, rolls, bolsters, wedges,
sensory items, etc.
Certain equipment/services are not covered in the scope of AT and payment will not be made for their
provision. The following are examples of devices or services that are not considered AT under this
program.
Equipment/services that are prescribed by a physician, primarily medical in nature and not directly
related to a child’s developmental needs. Examples include but are not limited to helmets,
oxygen, feeding pumps, heart monitors, apnea monitors, intravenous supplies, electrical
stimulation units, beds, etc.;
Devices requested for children 2 years, 9 months of age and over, as equipment requested during
this time would not be available long enough to achieve identified outcomes. Request must be on
the IFSP prior to 2 years, 9 months and received for review prior to 2 years, 10 months;
Equipment/services for which developmental necessity is not clearly established;
Equipment/services covered by another agency;
Equipment/services where prior approval (when applicable) has not been obtained;
Typical equipment, materials, and supplies related to infants and toddlers utilized by all children
and which require no special adaptation. Examples include clothing, diapers, cribs, mattresses,
high chairs, car seats, infant swings, typical baby/toddler bottles and holders, cups, utensils,
dishes, infant monitors, mats, disposable items, etc. Toys that are not adapted, used by all
children and are not specifically designed to increase, maintain, or improve the functional
capabilities of children with disabilities include such examples as building blocks, dolls, puzzles,
balls, ball pits, tents, tunnels and other common play materials;
Standard equipment used by service providers in the provision of early intervention services
(regardless of service delivery setting), such as therapy mats, tables, desks, etc;
Seating and mobility devices such as car seats, strollers, wheelchairs or any part thereof;
Equipment/services which are considered duplicative in nature, generally promoting the same goal
and/or objective with current or previously approved equipment/services;
Equipment/service if a less expensive item or service is available and appropriate to meet the child’s
need;
FM systems;