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Annexure 2 [Regulation 8B]

 

ANNEXURE 2

[Regulation 8B]

 

DISABILITY

ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Hearing (Deaf, hard of hearing, hearing deaf and hearing impaired)

1. FM Amplification System

2.        Induction Loop System

3.        Personal Sound Amplification Device
4. Conversation Software for Communication with Video, Text and Voice
5. Remote Interpreting
6. Live Captioning
7. Video Closed Captioning
8. Wearable Warning System
9. Hearing aid and ear mould:
• Body aids complete with cord and receiver
• Behind-the-ear (BTE) analogue hearing aid for mild hearing loss
• BTE analogue hearing aid for severe hearing loss
• BTE analogue hearing aid for profound hearing loss
• Canal (in- the -ear -ITE) hearing aid (mild to severe hearing loss - analogue)
• Ear level (BTE /ITE) programme-able digital hearing aid Tape & Recorder
• Assistive listening device (ALD)
• FM (frequency modulated system - receiver and transmitter
• Sound field amplification system
• Batteries for hearing aid

Vision (Blind, Low Vision, Deaf Blind)
1. Desktop Electronic Magnifier
2. Portable Electronic Magnifier
3. Handheld Electronic Magnifier
4. Mouse-type Magnifier
5. Electronic Handheld Monocular
6. Optical Magnifier
7. Keyboard Literacy Software
8. Screen Magnification Software
9. Large -Print Keyboard
10. Large Display Calculator
11. Screen Reading Software
12. Refreshable Braille Display
13. Braille Reader and Note taker
14. Braille Personal Digital Assistant
15. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software and Hardware
16. Simple Computing Environment
17. Manual Braille Writer
18. Low and Medium Volume Braille Printer
19. High Volume Braille Printer
20. Braille Translation Software
21. Mathematics Software
22. Tactile Graphics Producing Software
23. Tactile Duplicator
24. Tactile Touchpad and Audio Software
25. Specialised e-Reader
26. Multimedia Player
27. DAISY Reading Software
28. Digital Voice Recorder
29. Talking Calculator
30. Audio Labelling Device
31. Navigational Aid for the Visually Impaired
32. Cane Mountable Electronic Travel Aid
33. Handheld Talking GPS
34. Perkins Braille
35. Tape recorder
36. Digital recorder tapes
37. Personal computer
38. Travelling alarm clock
39. Spectacles

Mobility /Motor (physical

function e.g. impaired upper limb or lower limb functionality, quadriplegia, paraplegia)
1. Speech Recognition Software
2. Mechanical Switch
3. Proximity Switch
4. Infrared Switch
5. Switch Interface Box
6. Switch Skills Software
7. Wireless Transmitter for Switch
8. Wireless Receiver
9. Alternative Mouse - Joystick
10. Alternative Mouse - Rollerball
11. Alternative Mouse - Head / Limb Mouse
12. Alternative Mouse - Eye Tracker
13. Eye Gaze Learning Software
14. Eye Gaze User's Capability Software
15. Alternative Large-Key Keyboard
16. Alternative Keyboard Keyguard
17. Left -Handed Keyboard
18. Single Handed Keyboard
19. Head Pointer
20. Typing Stick
21. Toy / Appliance Control
22. Wheel chair
• manual wheel chair
• adjustable posture support chair
• motorized chair with base seating system and lap belts
• seating cushions
• tension adjustable backrest
• backrest with adjustable lateral supports
• custom backrest
• tray table
• head rest
• moulded headrest
• adjustable headrest
• custom headrest
• chin control mount
• chin control - joystick
• chin control - ball
• text -to- speech computer software
• height adjustable table
23. Computer (Tetra & Quadriplegic)
24. Recorder (Tetra & Quadriplegic)
25. Boots (footwear)
26. Commode
27. Walking stick
28. Crutches
29. Callipers
30. Ferrules
31. Walking frame
32. Writing splint
33. Ankle brace and splints
34. Foot and leg orthotics
35. Literacy Software for Reading and Writing Support
36. Maths Development Software
37. Text-to-Speech Handheld Scanner
38. A selection of developmental resources to stimulate vision, touch, auditory skills, sense of smell
39. Digital voice recorders
40. Fluency device
41. Autistic augmentative and alternative communication device
42. AAC devices 7, including the following:
• Dedicated computer system
• software for non-dedicated computer
• computer access devices, including specially designed keyboards and voice recognition systems
• other peripherals that provide adapted access to computers
• computer output devices adapted for monitors and printers
• software systems specific to ACC systems
• switching devices
• non -electronic ACC devices and systems
43. Device to measure the amount of time available or elapsed
44. Computerised wristwatch with functionality that goes beyond timekeeping
45. Picture Symbol Software
46. Social skills computer software
47. Social skills board games, activities and classroom resources

Neurological and neurodevelopmental impairments (e.g. cerebral Palsy, autism, foetal alcohol syndrome, traumatic head injury, stroke, epilepsy, attention and hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, down syndrome, dyscalculia, dysgraphia) and Behaviour and social skills (caused by e.g.

abuse, neglect, trauma, malnutrition)
1. Literacy Software for Reading and Writing Support
2. Maths Development Software
3. Text-to-Speech Handheld Scanner
4. A selection of developmental resources to stimulate vision, touch, auditory skills, sense of smell
5. Digital voice recorders
6. Fluency device
7. Autistic augmentative and alternative communication device
8. AAC devices 7, including the following:
• Dedicated computer system
• software for non -dedicated computer
• computer access devices, including specially designed keyboards and voice recognition systems
• other peripherals that provide adapted access to computers
• computer output devices adapted for monitors and printers
• software systems specific to ACC systems
• switching devices
• non -electronic ACC devices and systems
9. Device to measure the amount of time available or elapsed
10. Computerised wristwatch with functionality that goes beyond timekeeping
11. Picture Symbol Software
12. Social skills computer software
13. Social skills board games, activities and classroom resources

Cognition and learning - moderate, severe and profound intellectual disability
1. Colour -coded Mouse
2. Mouse Skills Software
3. Keyboard Skills Software
4. Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Creativity Curriculum Activities Software
5. Simulation Software for Maths, Science, Technology, Computing, Automotive Skills
6. Literacy Development Software
7. Mind Mapping Software
8. Inclusive Interactive Music System
9. Autistic augmentative and alternative communication device
10. AAC devices 7, including the following:
• Dedicated computer system
• software for non -dedicated computer
• computer access devices, including specially designed keyboards and voice recognition systems
• other peripherals that provide adapted access to computers
• computer output devices adapted for monitors and printers
• software systems specific to ACC systems
• switching devices
• non -electronic ACC devices and systems

Communication little or no functional speech
1. Portable Voice Amplifier
2. Single Message Recordable Device
3. Multi- Message Recordable Device
4. Picture Symbol Software
5. Dedicated Text -to- Speech Device
6. Dynamic Communication Device
7. Communication Software
8. Synthesised Voices
9. Literacy Software for Reading and Writing Support
10. Maths Development Software
11. Text -to- Speech Handheld Scanner
12. A selection of developmental resources to stimulate vision, touch, auditory skills, sense of smell
13. Digital voice recorders
14. Fluency device
15. Autistic augmentative and alternative communication device
16. AAC devices 7, including the following:
• Dedicated computer system
• software for non-dedicated computer
• computer access devices, including specially designed keyboards and voice recognition systems
• other peripherals that provide adapted access to computers
• computer output devices adapted for monitors and printers
• software systems specific to ACC systems
• switching devices
• non -electronic ACC devices and systems
17. Device to measure the amount of time available or elapsed
18. Computerised wristwatch with functionality that goes beyond timekeeping
19. Picture Symbol Software
20. Social skills computer software
21. Social skills board games, activities and classroom resources

Health (diabetes, chronic conditions, mental health e.g. depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)

1. Sensory Development Resources
2. Inclusive Interactive Music System

 

[Annexure 2 inserted by regulation 13 of Notice No. R. 1373, GG 42101, dated 14 December 2018]