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This support is part of the Ministry’s Equipment and Modification Services (EMS), which also includes funding for equipment and housing modifications.  \nSpecific information about equipment and housing modifications is provided within separate manuals.  \nThis manual is for:  \no EMS Assessors who are credentialed to complete assessments and submit Service Requests for vehicle purchase or modifications for eligible disabled people  \no people with disabilities and their family, whānau and support people who wish to understand more about this service  \nThe Vehicle Purchase and Modifications Manual covers the Ministry’s Funding Guidelines and includes:  \no an overview of EMS  \no assessment, eligibility and access criteria  \no service options  \no roles and responsibilities of all relevant parties  \nThe operational processes, including the forms and templates to be used during the process of consideration of equipment and modifications which have been developed and are administered by the Ministry’s contracted providers to manage Equipment and Modification Services are available on the EMS Providers’websites.  \nEMS Assessors may be Approved Assessors, Credentialed Assessors (including Provisional (In Training)) or Assessors approved through Service Accreditation. Information on the EMS Assessor Accreditation Framework, under which EMS Assessors submit Service Requests for Ministry funded equipment and modifications, can be found at the web address opposite.  \nThroughout this manual the term ‘person’ refers to the disabled person.  \nFor more information on the EMS Assessor Accreditation Framework, go to:  \nEMS Assessors - Enable New Zealand  \nAccessable  \nDisability Funding  \nAn Approved or Credentialed EMS Assessor undertakes an assessment with the person for the consideration of equipment or modifications.  \nHOW TO USE THIS MANUAL  \nThe content of the manual is found on the left hand side of each  \npage and is categorised  by chapter names and numbered sequentially  \nfor easy reference.  \nDate page created or amended allowing for accurate version control  \nPART 1  \nChapter Name  \nContent    \nThis manual is for:  \n􀁸 EMS Assessors who complete  Definition   assessments for disabled ~~  ~~people and submit Service  Information Requests for equipment on ~~  ~~their behalf.  Example  \n􀁸 Disabled people, their family or  Reference  \nwhānau and/or support people  \nwho wish to understand more  \nabout this service.  \nApril 2012 Vehicle Manual 2  \nof this publication.  \nNote: This manual has been formatted for double sided printing.  \nVehicle manual part number indicating the main sections of the manual.  \nThese icons indicate further explanations to the text contained on the page. The icons are used consistently throughout the manual.  \nInformation contained in the text boxes provides explanation of the content.  \nVehicle manual sequentially numbered for faster and easier referencing.  \nKey to symbols used throughout the manual:  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Symbol | \u003Cbr>Meaning | \u003Cbr>Explanation |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| | Definition | Definitions of terminology used in the text are explained as well as having a full glossary of terms. |\n| | Information | This icon provides further explanation to the text and also directs readers to associated information in other sections of the manual. |\n| | Example | The content of the text is further illustrated with relevant examples. |\n| | Reference | This icon directs readers to alternate sources of information or relevant websites. |\n\nContents  \n\n| 1. | INTRODUCTION ","cbCailVmeuBkO4WC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailVmeuBkO4WC","pdf",1240491,46,"English","# INTRODUCTION TO EQUIPMENT AND MODIFICATION SERVICES\n## What are Equipment and Modification Services?\n## Guiding Principles\n## What Services Are provided?\n## Process Map\n# ASSESSMENT, ELIGIBILITY AND ACCESS CRITERIA\n## Initial Consultation\n## Assessment\n## Eligibility\n## Establishing eligibility\n## Meeting the Access Criteria for Services\n## Consultation with an EMS Advisor\n# FUNDING FOR VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS\n## Meeting the Access Criteria for Vehicle Modifications\n## Disabled Drivers\n## Disabled Passengers (adults)\n## Disabled Passengers (children)\n## General Information\n## Repairs and Maintenance\n## Insurance\n## Vehicle Modifications not covered by the Ministry\n## Reimbursement\n# FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE\n## Meeting the Access Criteria\n## General Information\n## Repairs and Maintenance\n## Insurance\n## Costs Not Covered by the Ministry\n## Reimbursement\n# PRIORITY OF SERVICES\n## EMS Prioritisation Tool\n# OTHER FUNDING OPTIONS\n## Ministry of Health -Other supports\n## Other equipment items\n## Long Term Supports -Chronic Health Conditions Funding\n## Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination organisations\n## Accident Compensation Corporation\n## Ministry of Education\n## Lottery Grants Board\n## Total Mobility Scheme\n# DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES\n## Services not supported by an EMS Assessor\n## Review of assessment by an EMS Assessor","[{\"question\":\"What does the manual cover for vehicle support under EMS?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Ministry’s funding guidelines for vehicle purchase and vehicle modifications for eligible people with disabilities. 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