2005 Vermont Code - § 7701. — Definitions

§ 7701. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Adaptive equipment" means any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capacities of individuals with disabilities. The term includes items such as a lift equipped van for a person who is quadriplegic and a hearing aid or teletype device for one who is hearing impaired.

(2) "Agency" means the agency of human services.

(3) "Board" means the Vermont adaptive equipment revolving fund board.

(4) "Fund" means the Vermont adaptive equipment revolving fund.

(5) "Person with disabilities" means a person who has a disability which affects a major life activity such as mobility, communication or self-care who has a history of that disability or is regarded as having a disability.

(6) "Qualified borrower" means any Vermont individual, nonprofit corporation or partnership able to demonstrate credit worthiness and repayment abilities to the satisfaction of the board. (Added 1989, No. 206 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)