assistive technology act

• Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: Special education and rehabilitative services— Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance Program,

• FR, August 14, 2003
• Notices
• Education Department

• Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: Special education and rehabilitative services— Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance Program,

• FR, August 14, 2003
• Notices
• Education Department

• Much has Changed in 20 Years for People with Disabilities

sensitivity training The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was created to help integrate people with disabilities into all aspects of American life, particularly the workplace and the marketplace. The United Spinal Association developed this list of tips to help foster sensitivity toward people with disabilities: - Ask before you help. Just because someone has a disability, don't assume he or she needs help. If the setting is accessible, people with disabilities can usually get around fine. - Be sensitive about physical contact. Some people with disabilities depend on their arms for balance. Grabbing them, even if your intention is to assist, could knock them off balance. - Speak directly to a person with a disability, not to his companion, aide or sign language interpret...

... the wider hallways or who are using assistive devices like walkers to live independently in thei...

• Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
• July 26, 2010

• Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: Special education and rehabilitative services— Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance Program,

• FR, September 30, 2003
• Notices
• Education Department

• Toward true equality of educational opportunity: unlocking the potential of assistive technology through professional development.

I. INTRODUCTION Advances in technology have the potential to allow individuals with a wide range of disabilities to participate, and even excel, in ...

• Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal
• Vol. 35 Nbr. 2, June 2009

• Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research— Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance Program,

• FR, July 09, 1999
• Notices
• Education Department

• 50+ Info Network: Plenty of Services, Programs Scheduled

Assistive technology: Assistive technology is defined by the technology-related Assistance Act of 1988 -- the Tech Act -- and the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990 as "any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Examples of low and high technology include pencil grips/ splints, manual/power wheelchair, wheelchair lift, cane, eyeglasses, large print, Braille software, voice recognition/voice synthesis, computer software, van modifications, hearing aids, assistive- listening devices, telephone-communication devices and large, oversized computer displays, to name a few.

• The Santa Fe New Mexican
• March 08, 2005

• Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research— Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance Program,

• FR, July 09, 1999
• Notices
• Education Department

• 34 CFR 300.44 - Universal design.

... given the term in section 3 of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 3002...

• Code of Federal Regulations - Title 34: Education

• 247 National Organizations Oppose the Balanced Budget Amendment

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a letter released today, 247 leading national organizations urged members of Congress to oppose a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Both the House and Senate are expected to vote on such an amendment next week. The text of the letter and full list of signatories follow: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100209/CBPPLOGO )

... and Technical EducationAssociation of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)Association of Educa...

• U.S. Newswire
• July 13, 2011