Services Provided and Provider of Services

States receive grants through federal appropriations for:

• State finance program to increase access to, and funding for, assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;
• Device utilization program that provides for the exchange, repair, recycling, or other reutilization of assistive technology devices, which may include redistribution through device sales, loans, rentals, or donations;
• Device loan program that provides for short-term loans of assistive technology devices to individuals, employers, public agencies, or others seeking to meet the needs of targeted individuals and entities;
• Device demonstrations;
• Training and technical assistance; and
• Public awareness

States also receive grants for their protection and advocacy systems to assist in the acquisition, utilization, or maintenance of assistive technology devices or assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities.

States must have an advisory council to provide consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice for, planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of the activities carried out through the grant, including setting the measurable goals

At the federal level, administration for the program is the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the Department of Education, acting through the Rehabilitation Services Administration,

The Act also provides for national activities such as national public awareness toolkit, a National Public Internet Site to provide individuals with disabilities and the general public with technical assistance and information on increased access to AT devices, and various forms of technical assistance.

Eligibility Requirements and Age of Youth Covered

Age not specified.

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