Technology Brokerage (OHCDS)

Technology Brokerage

AAW Assistive Technology: An item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is necessary to increase, maintain, or improve a participant’s communication, self-help, self-direction, and adaptive capabilities. Assistive Technology also includes items necessary for life support and durable and non-durable medical equipment not available under the Medicaid state plan. Assistive technology service includes activities that directly support a participant in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device, limited to:

Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices for participants
Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices
Coordination and use of necessary interventions or services with assistive technology devices, such as interventions or services associated with other services in the ISP

Training or technical assistance for the participant, or, where appropriate, the participant’s family members, guardian, advocate, authorized representative, or other informal support on how to use and/or care for the Assistive Technology
Training or technical assistance for professionals or other individuals who provide services to the participant on how to use and/or care for the assistive technology
Extended warranties
Ancillary supplies and equipment necessary to the proper functioning of assistive technology devices, such as replacement batteries
Independent evaluation as required for this service, if not available through the State Plan, other waiver services, or private insurance.

Office and Contact Information
Contact AAW Program Supervisor
3410 West 12th St. Erie, PA 16505
P: (814) 838-7222
F: (814) 838-8491