This Section is proposed for deletion due to changes in Connecticut General Statutes that have eliminated this option. Section 8 Reporting Requirements – Proposed changes to this Section clarify and reorganize the listing of reporting requirements for the Bureau, and for the Education Agency in circumstances where they have directly hired or contracted for a teacher of children who are visually impaired or blind. Section 9-- Adaptive Devices, Software and Services The of this Section is proposed for modification, to add in the word Circumstances under which the “Software.” Bureau provides adaptive equipment, software and peripherals are proposed for clarification, including the role of the Rehabilitation Technologist or Rehabilitation Teacher in the recommendation process. Additional clarity is proposed for scenarios where a non-adaptive device could be considered. This Section also includes a proposed revision to acknowledge that BESB staff can provide for short-term training in the use of adaptive devices and software. Section 10—Adaptive Materials and Aids This proposed new Section was previously a sub-section of the prior Section. It is proposed to stand as a separate Section since it addresses educational aids and materials rather than adaptive technology devices. This Section retains two sub-sections; one for preschool children and
This Section is proposed for deletion due to changes in Connecticut General Statutes that have eliminated this option. Section 8 – Reporting Requirements Proposed changes to this Section clarify and reorganize the listing of reporting requirements for the Bureau, and for the Education Agency in circumstances where they have directly hired or contracted for a teacher of children who are visually impaired or blind. Section 9-- Adaptive Devices, Software and Services The of this Section is proposed for modification, to add in the word “Software.” Circumstances under which the Bureau provides adaptive equipment, software and peripherals are proposed for clarification, including the role of the Rehabilitation Technologist or Rehabilitation Teacher in the recommendation process. Additional clarity is proposed for scenarios where a non-adaptive device could be considered. This Section also includes a proposed revision to acknowledge that BESB staff can provide for short-term training in the use of adaptive devices and software. Section 10—Adaptive Materials and Aids This proposed new Section was previously a sub-section of the prior Section. It is proposed to stand as a separate Section since it addresses educational aids and materials rather than adaptive technology devices. This Section retains two sub-sections; one for preschool children and
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