SELPA Referral Procedures
to the SELPA Coordinator for Audiology Services who requests a quote from Pacific Hearing Services.
• If a profound hearing loss has been found, the deaf disability code (020) should be listed under the Eligibility section of the IEP form.
• If a mile to severe hearing loss has been found, the hard of hearing disability code (030) should be listed under the Eligibility section of the IEP form.
• If the disability is due to a hearing loss, the Low Incident Disability box on the IEP form should be checked.
• If the hearing loss is not the primary disability, it may be listed as the secondary disability.
• If recommended and agreed upon, classroom amplification equipment should also be noted under Assistive Technology on the IEP form (DM 68E). • If the student is to receive amplification equipment for the first time, goals should be included for mastering equipment utilization, care, and operation.
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/LOW INCIDENCE
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Assessment for Low Incidence Equipment (LIE)
Assistive Technology refers to a device or service that can be used as a tool by students with disabilities to achieve or maintain function.
The IDEA and California law requires the IEP teams consider whether students need assistive technology devices or services when developing IEPs. Assistive Technology (AT) relates to the tools required to maintain, improve, or increase functional capabilities to . Bridge the gap between student’s performance and the demands of the curriculum. AT devices and services are defined in the IDEA as: • 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 a child with a disability. • Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an AT device. This includes evaluation, providing for the acquisition of AT equipment; selecting, designing, interventions, or services with AT devices; and training or technical assistance for the child, family, and other professionals who work with the child.
CAHELP JPA Referral Procedures
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Revised 8/9/2022
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