As used in this part:

1. (1) “AATAFP” means the Arkansas Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program;
2. (2) “Applicant” means the individual submitting an application;
3. (3) “ARS” means the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services of the Division of Workforce Services of the Department of Commerce;
4. (4) “Assistive technology/adaptive equipment” includes any item, off the shelf or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or provide a greater level of functioning in one (1) or more of the major life activities for an individual with a disability;

5. (5)

   1. (A) “Assistive technology services” assist an individual with a disability in selecting, purchasing, or learning to use assistive technology equipment.

   2. (B) Such services include:

      1. (i) Evaluation of the assistive technology needs of an individual with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the impact of assistive technology and services in the individual’s customary environment;
      2. (ii) Purchase, leasing, or other provisions for the acquisition of assistive technology equipment by individuals with disabilities;
      3. (iii) Selection, design, customization, maintenance, and replacement of assistive technology equipment; and
      4. (iv) Training, assessment, or technical assistance to support individuals with disabilities, or, if appropriate, family members, guardians, advocates, or other authorized representatives;

6. (6)

   1. (A) “Borrower” means any Arkansas resident with a disability and his or her family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives who are also residents of Arkansas.
   2. (B) The borrower must use the loan to purchase assistive technology or services on behalf of an Arkansas resident with a disability.

   3. (C) That person must have demonstrated:

      1. (i) That the loan will be used to acquire assistive technology to help one (1) or more persons with disabilities to improve their independence or become more productive members of the community; and
      2. (ii) Ability to repay the loan;
7. (7) “Committee” means the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee;
8. (8) “Contract” or “interagency agreement” means a document that outlines the responsibilities of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to administer the alternative loan program and loan funds;
9. (9) “Disability” means any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities;
10. (10) “Individual” means any person with a disability who will benefit from assistive technology or family member or primary caregiver to the individual with a disability;
11. (11) “Insurable property” means purchased or modified assistive technology equipment at a value rate as established by the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee;
12. (12) “Loan” means funds disbursed from the Arkansas Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Loan Fund for the purchase of assistive technology equipment or services and associated costs;

13. (13) “Loan fund” means the permanent and perpetual fund consisting of:

    1. (A) Such moneys as may be appropriated by the General Assembly;
    2. (B) Gifts;
    3. (C) Bequests;
    4. (D) Endowments;
    5. (E) Federal grants;
    6. (F) Receipts by the fund from loans made by it;
    7. (G) Investment income; or
    8. (H) Other public or private funds;
14. (14) “Program” means the Arkansas Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program; and
15. (15) “Resident” means a person domiciled within the State of Arkansas at the time of application.