20 ILCS 1320/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Assistive Technology Evaluation and Training Centers Act. (Source: P.A. 90-428, eff. 1-1-98.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 1320 — Assistive Technology Evaluation and Training Centers Act.
Illinois · statute · 20 ILCS 1320 · 6 active provisions
20 ILCS 1320/5
Findings
Findings. (a) There are approximately 2,200,000 persons with disabilities residing in the State of Illinois, most of whom need assistive technology for daily living, education, independence, and employment. (b) There is a serious lack of resources within the State of Illinois, especially outside of the Chicago metropol…
20 ILCS 1320/7
Definition
Definition. As used in this Act, "assistive technology" means a service or device that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability. (Source: P.A. 90-428, eff. 1-1-98.)
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Department of Human Services; Administrative Responsibilities
Department of Human Services; Administrative Responsibilities. (a) Subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish at least one Assistive Technology Evaluation and Training Center, the first one being in a strategic downstate location, as determined by the Department, no later than July 1, 19…
20 ILCS 1320/15
Functions of Assistive Technology Evaluation and Training Centers
Functions of Assistive Technology Evaluation and Training Centers. The Assistive Technology Evaluation and Training Centers shall offer comprehensive services to persons with disabilities regarding assistive technology including, but not limited to: (a) Comprehensive individual evaluations for a broad range of assistiv…
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Inventory; Trial Usage
Inventory; Trial Usage. The Assistive Technology Evaluation and Training Centers shall be required to have on hand a broad array of assistive technology in order to conduct appropriate comprehensive evaluations, to facilitate consumer, family, and professional training, and to offer consumers opportunities for usage at…