Nebraska Statutes 69-2603. Assistive device, defined
Assistive device means any device, including a demonstrator, that a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in this state which is used for a major life activity, including, but not limited to, manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and other aides that enhance the mobility of an individual; hearing instruments, telephone communication devices for the deaf (TTY), assistive listening devices, and other aides that enhance an individual’s ability to hear; voice synthesized computer modules, optical scanners, talking software, braille printers, and other devices that enhance a sight-impaired individual’s ability to communicate; environmental control units; and any other assistive device that enables a person with a disability to communicate, see, hear, or maneuver.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 69-2603
- Assistive device: means any device, including a demonstrator, that a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in this state which is used for a major life activity, including, but not limited to, manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and other aides that enhance the mobility of an individual. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2603
- Consumer: means any of the following:
(1) An individual or entity purchasing an assistive device if the assistive device was purchased from an assistive device dealer or manufacturer for purposes other than resale. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2607
- Demonstrator: means an assistive device used primarily for the purpose of demonstration to the public. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2608
- Major life activity: means a function such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2609
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801