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SERVICE CODE
750


CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Assistive Technology, Equipment & Accessibility


SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Orthotic and Prosthetic Services


EARLY START AGES (0-3)
Yes


CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Yes


ADULT SERVICES
Yes

 

Can the regional center pay for an artificial leg for my teenager?

SCDD Description

A person who is certified to make or fit artificial limbs or other parts of the body.

DDS Description

An Orthotic and Prosthetic Services provider designs, fits, and supplies braces, artificial limbs, or supportive devices to improve mobility and function.
Services are provided by certified orthotists, prosthetists, or licensed pharmacists who meet required professional standards.

Example

When my teenager was 10 years old, they had to have a leg amputated as a result of their disability. They have successfully used an artificial leg since that time. However, they have outgrown it, and it is causing severe pain. They need a new one to accommodate their growth.