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This law was first created in 1995. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 812<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 2004, chapter 728<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":79544,"section_number":"2.2-3705.7","catch_line":"Exclusions to application of chapter; records of specific public bodies and certain other limited exclusions","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-3705.7\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":236413,"object_type":"law","relational_id":75283,"identifier":"51.5-53","token":"51.5\/11\/51.5-53","url":"\/51.5-53\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/51.5-53\/","token":"51.5\/11\/51.5-53","dublin_core":{"Title":"Definitions","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 51.5-53","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:\n\t\t“Assistive technology<\/span>” 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.\n\t\t“Authority<\/span>” means the Assistive Technology<\/span> Loan Fund<\/span> Authority<\/span> established pursuant to this chapter.\n\t\t“Board<\/span>” means the Board<\/span> of Directors of the Assistive Technology<\/span> Loan Fund<\/span> Authority<\/span>.\n\t\t“Bonds<\/span><\/span>” means notes, bonds<\/span><\/span>, certificates, and other evidence<\/span> of indebtedness or obligation of the Authority<\/span>.\n\t\t“Fund<\/span>” means the Assistive Technology<\/span> Loan Fund<\/span> established pursuant to this chapter.\n\t\t“Qualifying borrower<\/span>” means any person who demonstrates that a loan made pursuant to this chapter will assist one or more persons with disabilities to improve their independence or become more productive members of the community. The person must demonstrate creditworthiness and repayment abilities to the satisfaction of the Board<\/span>.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDEFINITIONS (\u00a7 51.5-53)\n\nAs used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different\nmeaning:\n\t\t“Assistive technology” means any item, piece of equipment or\ndevice that enables an individual with a disability to improve his or her\nindependence and quality of life.\n\t\t“Authority” means the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority\nestablished pursuant to this chapter.\n\t\t“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Assistive Technology\nLoan Fund Authority.\n\t\t“Bonds” means notes, bonds, certificates, and other evidence of\nindebtedness or obligation of the Authority.\n\t\t“Fund” means the Assistive Technology Loan Fund established\npursuant to this chapter.\n\t\t“Qualifying borrower” means any person who demonstrates that a\nloan made pursuant to this chapter will assist one or more persons with\ndisabilities to improve their independence or become more productive members of\nthe community. The person must demonstrate creditworthiness and repayment\nabilities to the satisfaction of the Board.\n\nHISTORY: 1995, c. 812; 2004, c. 728.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}