• Customization, fitting, and adaptation of equipment 

• Maintenance, repair, and replacement of devices 

• Training and technical assistance on usage 

Examples of adaptive equipment include mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers), communication devices (speech-generating tools), daily living aids (grab bars, adaptive utensils), and environmental control systems. 

2. Regulations 

The primary regulations governing adaptive equipment in Kansas are: 

• Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) 91-40-1(c) & (d): Definitions of assistive technology devices and services. 

• Federal Medicaid guidelines under the Rehabilitation Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for funding and service provision. 

3. Licensing or Certification 

No specific license is required to provide adaptive equipment services in Kansas. However, vendors or providers must meet Medicaid provider enrollment requirements if services are funded through Medicaid. 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), Rehabilitation Services Division, oversees adaptive equipment programs. Additionally, Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) facilitates access to devices statewide. 

5. Application Process 

The application process depends on the funding source: 

• Medicaid-funded equipment: Applications are submitted through a Medicaid provider or case manager. 

• Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK): Applications can be submitted by mail or fax to ATK offices. 

• For ATK applications: 
  Mail completed forms to: 
  ATK – TAP 
  Dole Human Development Center, Rm. 1052 
  1000 Sunnyside Avenue 
  Lawrence, KS 66045 

• Fax: 620-448-3099 

• Contact ATK at 1-800-526-3648 or atkapps@ku.edu for assistance. 

6. Required Documentation 

Documentation requirements include: 

• Disability certification completed by a licensed professional (e.g., physician, audiologist, speech pathologist) 

• Functional assessment report 

• Prescription or recommendation for the specific device 

• Proof of financial eligibility (if applying through Medicaid or other funding sources) 

7. Timeline for Approval 

Approval timelines vary based on the funding source: 

• Medicaid-funded requests: Typically processed within 30 days after submission of all required documentation. 

• ATK applications: Reviewed promptly; applicants are contacted if additional information is needed. Approved devices are shipped directly to the applicant's home. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no formal pre-application process. However, individuals may undergo a needs evaluation by an AT specialist or rehabilitation counselor before submitting an application. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

No pre-application training is mandated. However, training on the use and maintenance of adaptive equipment is often provided after acquisition as part of the service. 

10. Additional Notes 

• Eligibility: Adaptive equipment is available to individuals with disabilities of all ages who demonstrate a need for assistance with daily living tasks or mobility. 

• Ownership: Equipment provided through programs like ATK becomes the property of the recipient. 

• Replacement policy: Devices can typically be replaced every four years unless a significant change in condition necessitates earlier replacement. 

• Funding sources: Adaptive equipment may be funded through Medicaid waivers, private insurance, grants, or state programs like ATK.