NRS 427A.7955
Types of independent living services and services of assistive technology that are authorized.

1.

The independent living services that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation, assistance and training as to how to perform skills of daily living, including, without limitation:

(a)

The preparation and eating of meals;

(b)

Home management, including, without limitation, paying bills;

(c)

Communication, including, without limitation, the use of services of assistive technology;

(d)

Orientation and mobility; and

(e)

Any other skills that will allow a person who has recently become disabled to function and live in a more independent manner.

2.

The services of assistive technology that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation:

(a)

Large-print signs and reading materials;

(b)

Voice recognition or Braille technology installed on a computer or handheld device;

(c)

Global positioning satellite technology with voice output;

(d)

Mechanical lifts or similar mobility enhancing devices;

(e)

Telecommunications devices specially designed for persons with impaired vision, speech or hearing; and

(f)

Any other technology that provides significant assistance in performing daily tasks to a person with a disability who needs independent living services.

Source: Section 427A.7955 — Types of independent living services and services of assistive technology that are authorized., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-427A.­html#NRS427ASec7955.

427A.010
Declaration of legislative purpose. 427A.020
Definitions. 427A.021
“Administrator” defined. 427A.022
“Advocate” defined. 427A.023
“Commission” defined. 427A.024
“Day care center” defined. 427A.025
“Department” defined. 427A.026
“Director” defined. 427A.027
“Division” defined. 427A.028
“Facility for long-term care” defined. 427A.029
“Frail elderly person” defined. 427A.030
Liberal construction. 427A.032
Creation 427A.034
Meetings 427A.036
Compensation of members and former members 427A.038
Powers and duties. 427A.040
Powers and duties. 427A.050
Department designated agency to administer federal grants. 427A.060
Administrator: Appointment 427A.070
Administrator: Powers and duties. 427A.080
Agreements and arrangements with Federal Government. 427A.085
Contracts for cooperation with governmental entities and others 427A.086
Program to provide lunches for elderly persons 427A.087
Agreement to prepare lunches for elderly persons 427A.090
Compliance with federal requirements 427A.100
Custody and disbursement of money by State Treasurer. 427A.110
Aging and Disability Services Division’s Gift Account. 427A.120
Political activities prohibited 427A.121
“Commission” defined. 427A.122
“Older person” defined. 427A.123
Office created. 427A.125
Creation of Office 427A.127
Appointment of advocates to assist Ombudsman 427A.135
Investigation 427A.136
Investigation of complaint involving person who is less than 60 years of age. 427A.137
Investigation of complaint involving recipient. 427A.138
Retaliation prohibited 427A.145
Conduct of investigation. 427A.155
Referral of results of investigation to appropriate agency 427A.165
Regulations. 427A.175
Complaint for damage to property of older patient: Filing 427A.250
Aging and Disability Services Division to establish and administer program 427A.255
Establishment and administration of program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. 427A.260
Provision of services 427A.270
Division authorized to apply for, accept and expend grants of money or other assistance 427A.280
Tests and demonstrations. 427A.0283
“Facility for long-term rehabilitation” defined. 427A.0292
“Living arrangement services” defined. 427A.0293
“Ombudsman” defined. 427A.0294
“Recipient” defined. 427A.0295
“Resident” defined. 427A.300
Creation of Office 427A.310
Duties. 427A.313
Definitions. 427A.315
“Forum” defined. 427A.317
“President” defined. 427A.320
Creation. 427A.330
Nomination, appointment and terms of members. 427A.340
Qualifications of members. 427A.350
Ex officio membership in Forum of member of National Silver Haired Congress. 427A.360
Vacancies in membership. 427A.370
Election, terms and duties of officers 427A.375
Appointment of advisory members of Forum 427A.380
Public hearings 427A.390
Powers. 427A.395
Duties concerning money received and expenses incurred. 427A.400
Compensation of members. 427A.601
Criteria for developing individualized family service plan for child who is deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired. 427A.605
Program to negotiate discounts and rebates for certain costs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. 427A.610
Program to obtain hearing aid at no charge 427A.740
“Commission” defined. 427A.750
Creation 427A.752
Director of Commission. 427A.755
Circumstances under which signature stamp may be used 427A.791
“Person with a physical disability” defined. 427A.793
Establishment 427A.795
Required elements of essential personal care. 427A.797
Development and administration of program to provide devices for telecommunication and other assistive technology to persons with impaired speech or hearing 427A.800
“Traumatic brain injury” defined. 427A.850
Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Establishment 427A.860
Regulations. 427A.862
Definitions. 427A.863
“Department” defined. 427A.864
“Media outlet” defined. 427A.865
“Missing endangered older person” defined. 427A.866
“System” defined. 427A.867
Creation 427A.868
Duties of Department 427A.869
Activation of System by law enforcement agency to disseminate notice on behalf of missing endangered older person 427A.870
Immunity of media outlet or any other public or private organization from civil liability for disseminating information about older person 427A.871
Definitions. 427A.872
Division to adopt regulations prescribing statewide standard for measuring outcomes and assessing and evaluating certain young persons with autism spectrum disorders 427A.875
Autism Treatment Assistance Program: Creation 427A.878
Division required to ensure that personnel who provide early intervention services possess necessary knowledge and skills 427A.880
Referral to Autism Treatment Assistance Program. 427A.882
Definitions. 427A.884
“Nevada ABLE Savings Program” defined. 427A.885
“Qualified ABLE program” defined. 427A.886
“Trust Fund” defined. 427A.889
Establishment 427A.890
State Treasurer authorized to delegate powers and duties 427A.891
No full faith and credit for savings trust accounts and savings trust agreements. 427A.892
Nevada ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund: Creation 427A.893
Administration of Trust Fund and other certain accounts 427A.894
Money provided for direct expenses or marketing not part of Trust Fund. 427A.895
Endorsement of insurance coverage to protect Trust Fund 427A.896
Investment plan for and investment of money in Trust Fund 427A.1211
Creation 427A.1213
Election of Chair 427A.1215
Salary of members 427A.1217
Duties 427A.1219
Definitions. 427A.1222
“Person with a physical disability” defined. 427A.1224
“Person with a related condition” defined. 427A.1226
“Person with an intellectual disability” defined. 427A.1232
Appointment 427A.1234
Duties and powers of Attorney. 427A.1236
Confidentiality of records. 427A.7951
“Person with a disability who needs independent living services” defined. 427A.7953
Establishment authorized 427A.7955
Types of independent living services and services of assistive technology that are authorized. 427A.7957
Research concerning cost of services for persons who are blind or visually impaired and do not have vocational goal 427A.8713
“Commission” defined. 427A.8715
“Early intervention services” defined. 427A.8801
Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Creation 427A.8802
Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Duties. 427A.8803
Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Report by Division.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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