An assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities. An assistive technology device does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of the device.

Source: 20 SDR 33, effective September 8, 1993; 23 SDR 31, effective September 8, 1996; 32 SDR 41, effective September 11, 2005.

General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-37-1.1.