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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education, 2009
The "Assistive Technology Act of 1998," as amended by Public Law 108-364 ("AT Act of 1998," as amended) requires that the secretary of education submit to Congress a report on the activities funded under that act. Specifically, the secretary of education is required to annually provide to Congress: (1) a compilation and summary…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, State Aid
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education, 2006
In 1988, Congress passed the "Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act" (P.L. 100-407) ("Tech Act") to assist states with identifying and responding to the assistive technology (AT) needs of individuals with disabilities. Grants awarded under the "Tech Act" were used by states to create…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Disabilities
Ludy, Robbie; Blunt, Merv – 1995
This paper describes the increased enrollment of individuals with disabilities in institutions of higher education and the special role of assistive technology resources making that possible. Assistive technology is defined as both devices and services which increase, maintain, and improve the functional capabilities of individuals with…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), College Students