KRS 151B.450: Definitions for KRS 151B.450 to 151B.475.

As used in KRS 151B.450 to 151B.475, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Assistive technology" means any item, piece of equipment, or device that

enables an individual with a disability to improve his or her independence and

quality of life;

(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the Kentucky Assistive Technology

Loan Corporation;

(3) "Cabinet" means the Education and Labor Cabinet;

(4) "Corporation" means the Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation

created under KRS 151B.455;

(5) "Fund" means the Kentucky assistive technology loan fund created under KRS

151B.470;

(6) "Qualified borrower" means an individual with a disability that affects a major

life activity such as mobility, sensory and cognitive communications, or

self-care, a parent or legal guardian of an individual with a disability, or a

nonprofit organization that provides assistive technology to individuals with

disabilities who meet the criteria for participating in the Kentucky assistive

technology loan fund; and

(7) "Qualified lender" means a financial lending institution or other qualified

organization contracted with by the corporation to provide loans for the

purchase of assistive technology.