Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1)
Definitions.
(a) "Accessible vehicle" means an
ADA-compliant, original equipment manufacturer vehicle, or an original
equipment manufacturer vehicle subsequently made ADA-compliant prior to
delivery, or an existing vehicle as modified to reasonably accommodate an
individual's needs.
(b) "Driver
evaluation" means an assessment of an individual's abilities to drive a vehicle
safely, to determine what training needs exist, and if vehicle modification,
adaptive equipment or automotive equipment is necessary to enable the
individual to drive.
(c) "Driver
training" means instruction to teach an individual to drive a vehicle so that
the individual will be able to obtain or retain a driver's license.
(d) "Used equipment" means any equipment that
has previously been sold to an individual or utilized as a demonstration
product. The division will not purchase used equipment or reimburse any portion
of costs towards the equipment, where a sale or delivery has occurred prior to
authorization of services.
(2) Scope of Services. The division shall
provide appropriate rehabilitation technology services, including consultation
with a rehabilitation engineer, that are necessary for the applicant or
eligible individual to participate in division services, assessments or
achievement of an employment outcome. Prior to providing repairs to
rehabilitation technology, the division shall determine whether maintaining
equipment or replacement of equipment is appropriate.
(3) Vehicles and Driver Training.
(a) A driver evaluation by a driving
evaluator will be obtained to determine the individual's functional capacities
to drive and need for modifications and adaptive equipment. The driving
evaluator and rehabilitation engineer will produce final specifications for
modifications.
(b) A driver
training specialist will provide driver training to insure the individual's and
the public's safety.
(c) Provision
of accessible vehicles shall be considered only after every other
transportation option has been explored and only after it has been determined
that provision of an accessible vehicle is the most cost efficient and
appropriate approach for the client and the division. The division shall not
authorize provision of an accessible vehicle when the individual can
effectively utilize public transportation and other means of
transportation.
Rulemaking Authority
413.22,
1001.02 FS. Law Implemented
413.24,
413.28,
413.30
FS.
New 5-14-12.
